The current stance of central banks favoring tighter monetary policies is expected to hinder the rise of gold prices. Additionally, the likelihood of a 25 basis points rate hike at the upcoming FOMC meeting, coupled with a more aggressive approach taken by major central banks, is likely to continue exerting pressure on the non-yielding gold price. Furthermore, the...
Gold prices remained subdued on Wednesday as the U.S. dollar gained strength following hawkish remarks made by Jerome Powell at a central banking forum hosted by the ECB. By late afternoon, the XAU/USD was down by approximately 0.15% to $1,910, approaching its lowest level since March 15 and heading towards a monthly decline of over 2.5%. During a panel...