U.S. stock indices fluctuated with FedEx earnings acting as a reality check after recent highs. Gold futures hit record prices over $2600 amidst economic uncertainty and anticipation of Fed rate cuts. Silver showed significant gains with a 10% rise, benefiting from positive investor expectations. The labor market showed improvement with a reduction in unemployment claims. Oil prices dipped despite a notable Fed rate cut, and currency trading saw significant movements with the USD/JPY rallying and EUR/USD facing pressure. Investors continued diversifying into precious metals as a hedging strategy.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – September 13th, 2024
U.S. stocks regained ground on Monday after a difficult week, with inflation concerns influencing potential interest rate cuts. The Federal Reserve proposed scaling back capital requirements for banks, while Europe’s auto industry faces hefty emissions fines. Oil prices fluctuated due to demand forecasts, and shifting consumer interest in electric vehicles highlighted market challenges. Despite a slight increase in unemployment claims, the labor market remains steady, and mortgage rates dropped in anticipation of rate cuts. Investors, focusing on upcoming Fed meetings and diversifying portfolios, boosted precious metal prices.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – September 6th, 2024
Gold prices are just slightly up and silver prices are lower in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as a big and busy week of U.S. economic reports lies ahead.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – August 9th, 2024
Amidst factors typically bearish for the precious metal, gold prices posted solid gains on Thursday.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – August 2nd, 2024
Gold and silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Friday, following another downbeat economic report that falls squarely in the camp of the monetary policy doves, who want the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates sooner rather than later.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – May 31st, 2024
Gold and silver prices are higher, with silver sharply up, in early U.S. trading Tuesday. Bullish daily outside-market forces are working in favor of the bulls to start the trading week.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – April 12th, 2024
Gold and silver prices are sharply higher, with gold hitting a record high and silver a three-year high. The general marketplace is very uneasy heading into the weekend, as geopolitical tensions have heated up just recently.