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Gold price spikes over $2,500 as traders ramp up bets on Fed rate reductions

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Last updated: 2024/09/05 at 7:37 PM
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Gold prices surged above $2,500 on Thursday, reaching a peak of $2,523 before profit-taking occurred ahead of key US economic data. Traders are currently anticipating over 104 basis points of easing by the Federal Reserve to support the labor market. The decline in US Treasury yields and a weaker US Dollar have further supported the upward trajectory in Gold prices.

The early morning US jobs data showed mixed readings, indicating a cooling labor market but also a resilient economy as business activity in the services segment improved. Traders factored in over 104 basis points of easing by the Fed based on the December 2024 Chicago Board of Trade fed funds futures contract. Market expectations are leaning towards a 50-basis-point interest rate cut by the Fed in the coming weeks to maintain labor market stability.

The US Dollar Index fell over 0.21% to 101.05 as US Treasury yields dropped after the data, supporting the rally in Gold prices. Gold traders are now awaiting the release of the August Nonfarm Payrolls report, which is expected to shed more light on the state of the US labor market.

Technical analysis suggests that the path of least resistance for Gold prices is to the upside, with the potential to challenge the year-to-date high at $2,531 and possibly reach the $2,550 and $2,600 levels. On the downside, support is seen at $2,500 and further down at $2,470, with a key demand zone at the $2,435-$2,431 level.

Gold has historically served as a store of value and medium of exchange, and is now widely regarded as a safe-haven asset, especially during turbulent times. Central banks are major Gold holders, using the precious metal to diversify their reserves and enhance the perceived strength of their economies and currencies. Gold has an inverse correlation with the US Dollar and US Treasuries, making it an attractive investment option during times of market uncertainty.

Factors such as geopolitical instability, fears of a recession, and fluctuations in interest rates and the US Dollar can impact the price of Gold. As a yield-less asset, Gold tends to rise when interest rates are lower, while a stronger US Dollar can keep its price in check. Ultimately, the movement of Gold prices is closely tied to the behavior of the US Dollar, as the metal is priced in dollars. Traders and investors continue to monitor economic data and market trends to gauge the future direction of Gold prices.

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