Fluctuation in Gold Prices Amid Investor Assessment of Stock Decline

Gold prices are experiencing a challenging journey as trading begins this week.
Prices fell sharply but recovered most losses as traders assessed the impact of stock sell-offs and tensions in the Middle East.

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Spot gold prices, which climbed close to a record high last week, fell by more than 1%.
Following this drop, prices rebounded to trade near $2,440 per ounce.
Growing concerns about a slowing U.S. economy impacted stock markets,
with traders fearing that the Federal Reserve may be too late in cutting interest rates.

In the Middle East, there is concern that the highly tense situation could escalate into a broader
and more direct conflict between Israel and Iran.
Israel is preparing for a potential attack from Iran and
its militias in response to the assassination of officials from Hezbollah and Hamas.

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Gold has been one of the best-performing commodities this year,
supported by purchases from central banks and Asian consumers,
along with expectations that the Federal Reserve is close to cutting interest rates.
While the precious metal typically benefits from safe-haven demand during times of financial and geopolitical stress,
it can weaken if asset sell-offs are sudden or strong.

Spot bullion prices fell to $2,440.70 per ounce, with 10-year Treasury yields retreating and the Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index trading little changed.
The precious metal rose more than 2% last week, surpassing $2,477, just $10 shy of its record high.

Among other metals, silver initially fell by about 2%,
then rebounded to trade little changed above $28 per ounce, while palladium and platinum also declined.

Fluctuation in Gold Prices Amid Investor Assessment of Stock Decline

Fluctuation in Gold Prices Amid Investor Assessment of Stock Decline

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