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Gold silver rally as stock markets bond yields drop

Gold, silver rally as stock markets, bond yields drop JGold and silver prices are solidly up in midday U.S. trading Tuesday, boosted by another sell off in the U.S. stock indexes, falling U.S. Treasury yields and by the recent sharp losses in the U.S. dollar index that hit another four-week low today. Risk aversion is keener in the general marketplace early this week, and that’s inviting safe-haven demand for the precious metals. June gold futures were last up $19.10 at…

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Extreme dollar weakness today overcomes sel ling pressure in gold:

Extreme dollar weakness today overcomes sel ling pressure in gold: 103.80 was and continues to remain an important price level of technical resistance for the U.S. dollar index. The dollar index has flirted with this price point on three occasions, first occurring at the end of 2016 and then again during the first quarter of 2017. According to Investopedia, the U.S. dollar index (USDX) measures the value of the U.S. dollar relative to a basket of foreign currencies. The USDX…

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Gold’s big 1800 test on the radar next week as stocks’ steep selloff intensifies

Gold's big $1,800 test on the radar next week as stocks' steep selloff intensifies With the U.S. stock market still at risk, should gold be trading higher? Analysts see next week as an important test for gold as markets debate the effects of the Federal Reserve's oversized hikes. Gold is ending the week with its first weekly gain in five weeks as the precious metal finally saw renewed safe-haven demand on concerns over inflation and economic growth. June Comex gold…

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Markets at risk of waterfall event’ this is how gold would perform Lobo Tiggre

Markets at risk of ‘waterfall event’, this is how gold would perform – Lobo Tiggre Lobo Tiggre, of The Independent Speculator, claimed that the market selloff is not yet over, and that gold will do well in this environment. Tiggre spoke with David Lin, anchor and producer at Kitco News. “My concern about a near-term ‘waterfall event’ in the broader markets… is higher now than it has been since 2021,” said Tiggre. “I don’t want to be putting any more…

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Gold posts solid gains for the week as market participants focus on the economy

Gold posts solid gains for the week as market participants focus on the economy Gold prices closed higher on the day and the week resulting in solid gains. As of 5:50 PM, ET gold futures basis most active June contract is currently up $3.90 or 0.21% fixed at $1845.10. Considering that gold futures traded to a low this week of $1785 and closed near the highest value this week of $1848.60 gold had a good week. Gold pricing had been…

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Gold silver see solid gains as USDX slumps

Gold, silver see solid gains as USDX slumps Gold and silver prices are posting good gains in midday U.S. trading Thursday. The precious metals are boosted by a sharply lower U.S. dollar index and a slight decline in U.S. Treasury yields on this day. A wobbly U.S. stock market is also working in favor of the metals market bulls. June gold futures were last up $25.40 at $1,841.30. July Comex silver futures were last up $0.321 at $21.86 an ounce.…

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Gold recovers early losses as US stock market melts down

Gold recovers early losses as U.S. stock market melts down Gold prices are up a bit at midday Wednesday. The yellow metal recovered moderate early losses as some safe-haven demand surfaced amid a big sell off in the U.S. stock market at mid-week. June gold futures were last up $1.40 at $1,820.50. July Comex silver futures were last down $0.11 at $21.64 an ounce. Global stock markets were mixed overnight. U.S. stock indexes are sharply lower on corrective pullbacks following…

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Gold silver up but gains fade after upbeat US economic data

Gold, silver up, but gains fade after upbeat U.S. economic data Gold and silver prices are just modestly higher in midday U.S. trading Tuesday and lost solid early gains after some stronger-than-expected U.S. economic data and rising U.S. bond yields. The metals were supported by rising crude oil prices that hit a nine-week high earlier today, and sharp daily losses in the U.S. dollar index. However, crude oil prices did back down as the session progressed. June gold futures were…

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Short-covering in gold silver bulls have more heavy lifting ahead

Short-covering in gold silver; bulls have more heavy lifting ahead Gold and silver prices are higher, with silver sharply up, in midday U.S. trading Monday. Gold hit a nearly four-month low overnight. Short covering by the shorter-term futures traders was featured on this first day of the trading week. A weaker U.S. dollar index, higher crude oil prices and lower bond yields on this day also worked in favor of the metals markets bulls. However, the bulls need to put…

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Gold price in 5 years: 1300 or 4000?

Gold price in 5 years: $1,300 or $4,000? A massive selloff in U.S. stocks, extreme panic in the crypto space, and the worst week for gold in almost a year are just a few headlines that describe the volatility seen all across the board. Here's a look at Kitco's top three stories of the week: 3. 'Extreme panic' in crypto: How risky is Bitcoin price below $30k? 2. Gold price is in a 'danger zone' 1. Gold price's 5-year outlook:…

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