Gold prices rose during trading on Tuesday, with the dollar retreating from its highest levels in two decades, prompting investors to choose bullion priced in the US currency.
This comes at a time when investors are waiting for key US data for clues regarding the Federal Reserve’s stance on raising interest rates.
Gold prices ended their trading Monday, May 9, with a decline of about 24 dollars, with the rise in the US currency and government bond yields.
Gold Prices Today
Gold futures prices for June delivery increased by 0.46%, to reach the level of $ 1862.70 an ounce.
The spot price for the yellow metal also rose by 0.30%, at $1859.76 an ounce.
The price of silver contracts – for July delivery – also rose by 0.95%, to reach $21.97 an ounce.
While the price of palladium decreased by 1.64%, recording $2035.644 an ounce, and the spot platinum price rose by 2.78%, at $981.53 an ounce.
Gold Market Situation
$1,850 is a key number, so it looks like a game of technical repositioning in gold rather than a fundamental driver, said Matt Simpson, chief market analyst at City Index trading firm.
Simpson added that big moves in either direction in major markets are unlikely before US CPI data – the main indicator of inflation – due tomorrow Wednesday, and may keep the dollar near recent highs, and gold holding near recent lows
Interest Rates
Last week, the US Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, part of the roadmap for pandemic-era monetary tightening, and monthly CPI data is likely to be watched closely; In search of any impact that could occur on the plans to raise interest rates for the American Bank.
Gold is seen as a hedge against inflation and a safe store of value in times of political and economic crisis, but it is highly sensitive to rising short-term US interest rates, which raise the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion.
Dollar Decline
The dollar fell, after rising overnight to a 20-year high in a volatile session.
The dollar’s rise makes the safe haven yellow metal less attractive to owners of other currencies.
Looking to the future, the drivers are clear and straightforward for a bearish trend in bullion, as the prospect of higher interest rates and a stronger dollar have overshadowed any safe-haven appeal for gold,” said Michael McCarthy, chief strategist at Tiger Brooker.
Source: XglobalMarkets
