Job openings in the U.S. increased to 7.74 million in October, surpassing expectations, while the trade deficit narrowed significantly to $73.8 billion. The Federal Reserve’s role in economic policy has shifted, with prospects for economic growth remaining positive into 2025. Overall, stability and caution mark current economic conditions.
Stocks rose ahead of Thanksgiving, with key economic indicators like inflation and GDP in focus. Oil prices may decline as OPEC+ discusses production delays. U.S. consumer sentiment improves, while new home sales plummet. Precious metals fell due to easing geopolitical tensions. Volatility remains as investors seek diversification amidst uncertainties.
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.
Amid a lack of fresh, markets-moving news to start the trading week, the precious metals market traders are looking at the key “outside markets” that are leaning friendly for metals prices.
Gold is expected to be the best-performing asset in the precious metals sector in 2024 as the world faces a potential recession.
Geopolitical, economic, and environmental uncertainty can be expected to continue in the near term.
Investors continue to hold to the view that physical precious metals have a long history of acting as a hedge against inflationary periods
This week, the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average fell for three consecutive days; this is the longest losing stretch since September.
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