Goldman Sachs Group Inc. chopped back its near-term metals forecasts as China’s economy has “decelerated notably,” while balancing that outlook with a prediction mainland policy makers will respond by stoking expansion in the second half, aiding a revival in copper and aluminum.
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Spot Gold Watch in 2019
Spot Gold Watch in 2019 – Golden Opportunity – Gold bulls seized the initiative in the final months of 2018 and there’s plenty to suggest the haven may hold up.
Gold Poised for Weekly Gain as Global Jitters Boost Haven Demand
Gold is headed for a third weekly gain after turbulent equity markets sent investors hunting for haven assets amid global growth concerns. Futures breached $1,300 an ounce in New York and spot gold flirted with the level in early London trading, before dropping back as stocks in Europe and Asia recovered some of their losses ahead of fresh trade negotiations between the U.S. and China next week.
Gold Futures Trade @ Discount to Spot Prices
MCX February 5 expiry contract witnessed a sudden, intraday fall of 0.85 per cent, or Rs 271, to Rs 31,300 per 10 gm. The gold import duty is 10 per cent.
Gold Kiss Multi-Month High as Weak Data Concerns Growth Fears
“Gold prices hit a 6-month high and the trend is up on a near-term basis which is inviting technical-based buying interest. Probably some new speculative fund money coming into the market combined to push gold prices higher despite the stronger dollar.”
US Political & Economic Woes Hurt Dollar Boosting Demand For Gold Prices
Despite majority of geo-political and economical issues being initiated by USA, the US dollar basked in all its glory as a safe haven asset backed by strong fundamentals in form of positive US macro data, multiple fed rate hikes and positive price action in US bond market.
Gold Prices Zoom Silver Rates Up – Gold Silver Reports
Gold Silver Reports (GSR ) – Sovereign gold, however, remained unchanged at Rs 25,200 per piece of 8 gram.