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Zawya
2 days ago
- Business
- Zawya
Gold steady as investors await US trade updates, central bank meetings
Gold prices were little changed on Monday as investors monitored developments in U.S. trade talks and awaited potential market-moving catalysts, including the U.S. Federal Reserve's policy meeting scheduled for next week. Spot gold held its ground at $3,352.19 per ounce, as of 0250 GMT. U.S. gold futures were steady at $3,358.70. "Dollar has made a subdued start to the week, which has left the door open for gold to post gains early doors with tariff deadlines looming large," KCM Trade Chief Market Analyst Tim Waterer said. "The closer we move towards the key August 1 deadline without any new trade deals emerging, the more likely gold is to start fancying another run to towards the $3,400 level and perhaps beyond." Investors are eyeing developments in trade negotiations ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's August 1 deadline, as U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick remains optimistic about reaching a deal with the European Union. Trump might visit China before going to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit between October 30 and November 1, or he could meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC event in South Korea, reports said. At its meeting later this week, the European Central Bank is expected to hold interest rates steady at 2.0% following a string of cuts. Last week, Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said he still believes that the U.S. central bank should cut rates at its policy meeting next week. Gold, often considered a safe-haven asset during economic uncertainties, tends to do well in a low interest rate environment. In Japan, the ruling coalition lost control of the upper house in an election on Sunday, further weakening Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's grip on power as the U.S. tariff deadline looms. Elsewhere, spot silver edged 0.1% higher to $38.22 per ounce, platinum added 0.3% to $1,425.11 and palladium gained 0.2% to $1,243.47. (Reporting by Brijesh Patel in Bengaluru; Editing by Sumana Nandy and Sherry Jacob-Phillips)
Argaam
13-06-2025
- Business
- Argaam
Gold extends gains, Bitcoin falls amid escalating ME tensions
Gold prices climbed while Bitcoin dropped on Friday, as geopolitical tensions intensified in the Middle East following Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Gold futures for August delivery rose by 1.4%, or $47.50, to $3,449.90 as of 7:52 am KSA time. Spot gold also gained 1.10%, or $37.29, to reach $3,423.21 per ounce. Silver futures for July delivery increased slightly by 0.18% to $36.36, while spot platinum fell by 1.29% to $1,281.90. Meanwhile, the US Dollar Index added 0.41% to 98.33 points. On the other hand, Bitcoin (BTC) dropped 2.18% to trade at $104,483. Ethereum (ETH) fell 7.59% to $2,512.56, and Ripple (XRP) dipped 2.79% to $2.1248. This followed large-scale Israeli airstrikes on Iran at dawn today, which the Israeli government said targeted Tehran's nuclear program and military capabilities, amid growing concerns over a potential Iranian retaliation that could lead to further escalation.
