Gold Edges Higher as Investors Weigh US-Iran Ceasefire Deal Reports, Fed Rate Outlook
Spot gold rose 1.1% after reports of a 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension eased the dollar and lifted bullion from a two-month low.
- On Thursday, gold prices rebounded over 1% as the DXY eased following news regarding a ceasefire extension agreement involving Iran.
- Mounting inflation concerns and rising interest rates pressured bullion recently, pushing gold toward a critical 200-day moving average before the sudden market reprieve.
- Spot gold rose 1.1% to $4,504.07 per ounce, while China's net gold imports via Hong Kong rose 81.2% in April from the previous month.
- Iran reached a memorandum of understanding on a 60-day ceasefire extension, which President Donald Trump must still approve according to a source familiar with the matter.
- Federal Reserve minutes published last week showed officials may need to raise rates, complicating the outlook for non-yielding assets like gold despite geopolitical developments.
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Gold prices edged higher on Friday as investors cautiously awaited reports of a potential truce agreement between the United States and Iran, amid looming concerns about inflation and the Federal Reserve's continued interest rate hikes.
Gold edges higher as investors weigh US-Iran ceasefire deal reports, Fed rate outlook
Gold prices edged higher as investors weighed a potential U.S.-Iran ceasefire deal against persistent inflation concerns and the prospect of prolonged U.S. interest rate hikes. Despite earlier dips, gold futures saw a modest increase, reflecting ongoing market uncertainty. Other precious metals also experienced gains.
Future metal contracts with delivery for June closed at 1.14%, quoted at $4,499.3 per ounce-troy
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