Re: Market Update by Solidecn.com
Gold Holds Steady as Markets Await Key US Inflation Data
Solid ECN—Gold prices held steady around $2,440 per ounce on Monday as investors awaited key US inflation data later this week, which could provide insight into the Federal Reserve's next moves on interest rates.
Many still expect the Fed to lower rates in September, with some officials suggesting last week that inflation may be slowing enough to justify a rate cut next month. However, after substantial US job numbers, the previous week eased fears of a recession, there is now some disagreement in the market about how significant the rate cut might be.
Gold's appeal as a haven also remained strong, bolstered by ongoing geopolitical tensions, including reports of another Israeli airstrike on Gaza and Moscow's warning of a 'tough response' to Ukraine's actions in Russia.
Investors will closely watch US producer inflation data on Tuesday and consumer inflation figures on Wednesday.