US EditionGold Surges as Trump Calls Weak Dollar ‘Great’
Gold rose over 20% this year, hitting $5,243 as the dollar fell near a four-year low amid geopolitical concerns and Fed policy expectations, Deutsche Bank forecasts $6,000 by 2026.
- On Wednesday, gold broke through $5,200 for the first time as spot gold rose to $5,243.58, up more than 20% since the start of the year.
- Market analyst Kelvin Wong said White House remarks implied a consensus for a weaker dollar, while U.S. consumer confidence fell to its lowest level in over 11 and a half years in January.
- Wong warned immediate resistance could emerge around $5,243.58 as U.S. gold futures for February delivery jumped 2.6% to $5,216.80.
- Other precious metals rallied, with spot platinum gaining 2% to $2,692.60 after a record $2,918.80 on Monday and spot silver up 1.9% at $115.11 after a record $117.69, while the 'white metal' has jumped almost 60% this year.
- Deutsche Bank projected gold could reach $6,000 per ounce by 2026 as the U.S. Federal Reserve is widely expected to maintain current rates.
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