Gold nears new record on expectations of U.S. rate cut

Gold prices rose on the first day of the last week of 2023,
as investors looked to a potential interest rate cut by the U.S. Federal Reserve in 2024,
as well as a weakening U.S. dollar.

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Gold prices continued to rise on the first day of the last week of 2023, nearing a new record high of $2,072.22, on track to record its first annual gain in three years. The data showing a decline in U.S. inflationary pressures has bolstered expectations of multiple rate cuts in 2024.

A report released last week showed that the core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, rose by a very small amount in November, just shy of the central bank’s target of 2%.

Markets now expect a 75% chance of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve by March 2024, which could benefit assets that do not offer yields, such as gold, despite some central bank officials ruling out early easing.

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Gold prices rose by 0.6% to $2,064.45 per ounce after gaining 1.7% last week.
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index, which measures the dollar’s strength against a basket of currencies,
fell by 0.1%. Silver and palladium prices rose, while platinum prices remained flat.

Gold nears new record on expectations of U.S. rate cut

Gold nears new record on expectations of U.S. rate cut

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