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Markets remain tense as US and European futures make modest gains ahead of the anticipated US CPI data release. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's recent remarks have highlighted persistent inflation concerns, contributing to the uneasy atmosphere. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is projected to show a year-over-year increase of 5.0%, maintaining the same rate as the previous month. This data will be closely scrutinized, as it could influence the Federal Reserve's stance on interest rates and future monetary policy decisions.
“COMEX Gold prices fell 0.4% on Thursday as hawkish comments by a few Fed officials tempered optimism regarding rate cuts. Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond President Thomas Barkin and his New York John Williams reiterated that the US central bank needs to keep borrowing costs elevated for longer to lower inflation to its 2% target, hinting that just one softer inflation reading won’t be enough to prompt rate cuts. Investors now look ahead to speeches by Fed officials today as more hawkish remarks may push traders to recalibrate rate cut bets,” says Kaynat Chainwala, Senior Manager – Commodity Research at Kotak Securities.
COMEX gold prices are fluctuating around $2,380 per troy ounce, while spot gold prices are hovering near $2,377 per ounce. This marginal difference indicates a stable gold market, with both COMEX and spot prices showing a slight increase from the previous day's closing prices. The steadiness in the gold market is influenced by a weakened dollar and lower US Treasury yields, which have bolstered investor confidence. Additionally, the anticipation of a potential Federal Reserve interest rate cut continued to support gold prices earlier this week.
“Gold surged to a near one-month high on Wednesday, supported by a weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields after U.S. consumer prices rose less than expected in April, increasing the likelihood of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut. The 0.3% CPI rise in April, down from previous months, suggests a continued downward trend in inflation, bolstering market expectations for a September rate cut. Gold prices are likely to stay afloat, driven by a weaker dollar and lower Treasury yields amid growing expectations of a Federal Reserve rate cut,” says Saish Sandeep Sawant Dessai, Analyst, base metals, Angel One.
Gold rates experience daily fluctuations due to a myriad of short- and long-term factors. These include considerations such as shifts in supply and demand, economic indicators, geopolitical developments, currency movements, investor sentiment, and more. Given the dynamic nature of the precious metals market, effective monitoring and analysis of pricing data are crucial for investors and traders to make informed investment decisions.
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