Gold declined on Friday following a 2% drop in the previous session, as Brent crude’s rise above $100 a barrel heightened inflation worries and bolstered the argument for increasing interest rates. Spot gold declined by 0.1% to $4,042.77 per ounce as of 0110, reflecting a decrease of over $120 from the two-week high reached on Read More
As oil prices increased due to an intensifying Middle East conflict, gold fell below two-week highs on Thursday. Meanwhile, traders turned their attention to the Federal Reserve meeting next week in search of hints regarding the timing of possible interest rate hikes. Spot gold was little changed at $4,133.39 per ounce as of 0115, having Read More
Gold rose to a near two-week peak on Wednesday, driven by technical buying that supported prices. Investors are now looking ahead to next week’s U.S. Federal Reserve meeting for insights into the interest rate trajectory, while also keeping an eye on the continuing conflict in the Middle East. Spot gold increased by 0.9% to $4,113.73 Read More
Gold experienced an increase on Tuesday as oil prices softened, reflecting indications of diplomatic initiatives aimed at alleviating the U.S.-Iran conflict. Investors are weighing the potential risk of a renewed increase in crude prices, prompted by threats from Yemen’s Houthis to establish a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia. Spot gold increased by 0.5% to $4,023.56 Read More
Gold prices declined on Monday, influenced by an escalation in the Middle East conflict that drove Brent crude above $90 a barrel. This development intensified inflation concerns, with several U.S. Federal Reserve policymakers indicating that interest rate increases might be necessary to mitigate price pressures. Spot gold declined by 0.4% to $4,000.55 per ounce as Read More
Gold experienced a rebound on Friday; however, it was poised for its most significant weekly decline in six weeks. This movement was influenced by renewed clashes between the U.S. and Iran, which led to an increase in oil prices, heightened inflation concerns, and reinforced expectations that interest rates may remain elevated for an extended period. Read More
Gold prices remained stable on Thursday, as recent U.S. data indicated a moderation in inflationary pressures. However, a new escalation in the Middle East conflict led to an increase in oil prices, reigniting worries about high energy costs and the possibility of interest rate increases. Spot gold remained relatively stable at $4,056.59 per ounce as Read More
Gold edged higher on Wednesday following the release of U.S. inflation data, which alleviated concerns regarding imminent rate hikes. However, escalating tensions in the Gulf and a significant increase in oil prices maintained investor attention on the interest-rate outlook, thereby constraining gains in non-yielding bullion. Spot gold increased by 0.1%, reaching $4,056.69 per ounce as Read More
Gold declined to a two-week low on Tuesday as the U.S.-Iran conflict in the Gulf caused oil prices to surge, heightening inflation concerns. This was compounded by hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller, which further solidified expectations for increased U.S. interest rates. Spot gold experienced a decline of 0.2%, trading at $3,993.83 per Read More
Gold declined by more than 1% during early Asian trading on Monday, as concerns regarding the potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz propelled oil prices significantly upward, rekindling anticipations of sustained high interest rates to address inflationary pressures. Spot gold declined by 1.2%, reaching $4,072.78 per ounce as of 0050. U.S. gold futures for Read More
