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Gold Prices Ease Amid Dollar Strength and Trade Policy Uncertainty
Overview of Gold Prices
- Spot Gold: Dropped by 0.1% to $2,751.87 per ounce as of 0307 GMT, after reaching a three-month peak of $2,763.43 on Wednesday.
- U.S. Gold Futures: Declined by 0.3% to $2,761.70.
Recent movements reflect technical pullbacks due to a strengthening dollar and profit-taking activities.
Market Drivers
- Dollar Strength: A rebound in the U.S. dollar, crossing the $108 level, prompted profit-booking.
- Positive Outlook: Despite the pullback, analysts maintain a broadly positive outlook for gold.
Impact of Trade Policy
- Tariff Proposals: New U.S. tariffs are planned, including:
- 25% on imports from Mexico and Canada.
- 10% on imports from China starting February 1.
- Potential additional tariffs on European imports.
- Inflation Concerns: Analysts suggest these policies could drive inflation, influencing Federal Reserve rate decisions and gold prices.
Central Bank Policies
- Federal Reserve:
- Expected to keep interest rates steady at the upcoming meeting on January 28-29.
- Higher interest rates could reduce the appeal of gold as a non-yielding asset.
- European Central Bank:
- Indicating further rate cuts, with a reduction likely next week.
Technical Analysis and Resistance
- Resistance for spot gold is seen at $2,759. Breaching this level could trigger a price correction, according to technical analysis.
Performance of Other Precious Metals
- Silver: Dropped 0.5% to $30.63 per ounce.
- Platinum: Declined 0.5% to $941.50 per ounce.
- Palladium: Steady at $977.34 per ounce.
This summary highlights the interplay of currency strength, trade policies, and central bank actions in influencing precious metal markets.
“Gold Prices Ease Amid Dollar Strength and Trade Policy Uncertainty”