US inflation is still trending well above the Fed's annual target, which is still likely to signal at least one more rate hike this year.
Rising interest rates are bad for non-yielding assets like gold, as they drive up the opportunity cost of holding gold. This trade has broken gold until 2022 and has limited the yellow metal's gains so far this year.
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The yellow metal has found support above $1,950, keeping it above year-to-date lows and within sight of a record high.
But gold prices stalled around these levels, awaiting fresh signals from the central bank ahead of next week's closely watched Fed meeting. The prospect of interest rates staying higher for longer also limited the outlook for gold, as well as...
Now, the focus is entirely on the minutes of the Fed's June meeting, for any further signals on the direction of US interest rates.
This trend indicates that gold will come under more pressure in the coming months, although expectations of a potential recession in the US have also boosted some safe-haven demand for the yellow metal.
Gold is waiting for a break...
In the past week, central banks have indicated their intention to tighten monetary policy, leading to a drop in gold prices below $1900.
Despite the possibility of an interest rate hike and a decrease in demand for physical gold, the US economy has shown signs of solid recovery with positive GDP growth in Q1 and continued consumer demand driving GDP growth.
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Gold traders are closely watching the potential Bear Cross on the daily chart, which is responsible for the recent decline in the price of Gold.
To confirm the bearish momentum, the Gold price needs to close below the downward-sloping EMA34 and cut through the EMA89 from above.
At the moment, the 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) is below the midline,...
The US Dollar experienced significant gains towards the end of last week as the Federal Reserve adjusted its perception of the interest rate trajectory.
The reaction of Treasury yields will play a crucial role in determining the outcome. If they surpass the inflation rates priced in by the market, real yields may increase slightly, potentially leading to a...
Gold prices steadied in a tight range on Tuesday as optimism that the US central bank won't raise interest rates this month kept the dollar under pressure.
The dollar index fell 0.1%, making gold a more favorable option for foreign investors. Yields on 10-year Treasuries also fell after weaker US services data on Monday.
Lower interest rates tend to lift the...
