Gold prices back in limelight after mild correction

Gold prices back in limelight after mild correction

Spot gold tested a new lifetime high last week due to a combination of factors that have converged to propel the demand for the yellow metal. Multiple catalysts like US rate cut speculation, China’s economic stimulus, and renewed geopolitical tensions attributed to the rise in prices. Prices on the London spot market surged near to … Read more

Eroding geopolitical risk premium not in favour of gold’s appeal

Eroding geopolitical risk premium not in favour of gold’s appeal

Dismal US monthly job report and ISM services data Friday sank the US yields and consequently, the US Dollar index, which propelled the gold prices above $2000. However, reduced geopolitical concerns led to a decline from the day’s high. Spot gold closed with a gain of 0.36% at $1992.72. It was lower on the week … Read more

Gold rises for first time in 4 weeks amid Israel-Hamas conflict. Can it shine some more?

Gold rises for first time in 4 weeks amid Israel-Hamas conflict. Can it shine some more?

Gold prices have seen a notable weekly gain of more than 3%, marking their first increase in four weeks. This surge is primarily attributed to ongoing geopolitical tensions, notably the recent conflict between Israel and Hamas. The surprise attack by Hamas on Israel has escalated the situation, leading Israel to declare war. The United States … Read more

Gold riding on US disinflationary trends; US retail sales and housing data in focus

Gold riding on US disinflationary trends; US retail sales and housing data in focus

COMEX Gold prices mostly edged higher during the week, as the dollar doom started with last week’s NFP data. Friday’s labour data showed signs of slowdown in the jobs market, with non-farm payrolls falling to a two and half year low of 209K job additions. Meanwhile, US inflation print released during the week prompted further … Read more