As the U.S. dollar strengthens in 2025, investors face mixed consequences. With a 10% rally since September, inflation and interest rates remain crucial variables. Investors eye opportunities in gold and silver, while concerns about mounting debt and global capital flows continue to drive market volatility and uncertainty.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – December 27th, 2024
Gold rose in thin U.S. holiday trading as investors digesting mixed domestic jobs data while mulling the outlook for Federal Reserve interest-rate moves.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – November 22nd, 2024
Last week, U.S. stock markets experienced significant declines, influenced by inflation data and Federal Reserve comments, despite earlier gains. Gold prices rose due to geopolitical tensions, while corporate earnings growth forecasts were cut. Meanwhile, unemployment claims fell, suggesting job market resilience, and crude oil prices dropped amid supply concerns.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – September 20th, 2024
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 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 – July 26th, 2024
1. Stocks rebounded after their worst week since April. The megacap space rallied, with the Nasdaq 100 up 1.5%. Despite the recent slump that had some on Wall Street bracing for a summer correction, respondents to a survey expect earnings to reinvigorate the S&P 500. Sky-high valuations and seasonal weakness have incited some pullback warnings,…
The Precious Metals Week in Review – June 7th, 2024
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.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – April 19th, 2024
Gold is considered a unique asset due to its enduring value, historical significance, and application in various technologies like computers, spacecraft, and communications equipment.