Gold prices fell to a one-week low in line with US Inflation data

Gold prices fell to a one-week low in line with US Inflation data

Safe-haven gold prices may get some support from the slight decline in the US dollar (USD) along with the risk of further escalation of geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Traders may also avoid placing aggressive bets ahead of the release of the FOMC meeting minutes on Wednesday. In addition, the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) and the US Producer Price Index (PPI) to be released on Thursday and Friday should provide fresh momentum to Yellow Metal.

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Strong US Jobs Report Takes Pressure Off Fed for Next Meeting

Gold Investors Await Fed Policy Announcements

Gold Investors And Fed Policy: The US economic calendar will feature Retail Sales data for August on Tuesday. Investors expect a monthly increase of 0.2% following the 1% growth recorded in July. A negative print could make it difficult for the USD to find demand and help Yellow Metal edge higher. Nevertheless, the market reaction is likely to remain short-lived, with investors refraining from taking large positions ahead of the Fed’s monetary policy announcements on Wednesday.

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Gold Prices reach close to $2,650

Spot Gold Nears All-Time High

Spot Gold climbed above $2,510 an ounce on Thursday, hitting a record high, as prospects of interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve continued to support the yellow metal while investors awaited fresh cues on the extent of the cuts.

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Gold Bar in Hand

Spot Gold Forecast: Bullion Looks to extend correction

Spot Gold Forecast: The US markets will be closed due to the Labor Day holiday on Monday and as such market action is likely to remain subdued. In the early trading hours of the Asian session on Tuesday, the Caixin Services PMI data from China will be watched closely by market participants. A reading below 50 could remind investors of the slowdown in the world’s second-biggest economy and hurt gold. On the other hand, an unexpected improvement in the data could help the market mood improve, providing relief for the precious metal.

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Indians Are Selling Their Gold Jewelry to Make Ends Meet

Gold Jewelry: Paul Fernandes, a 50-year-old waiter in India, last year took out a loan using his gold as collateral to pay for his children’s education after losing his job on a cruise liner. This year, he is selling his gold jewelry to meet expenses, after failed attempts at starting a home business and finding another job.

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