Metals

Gold prices have experienced a significant decline following Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the recent U.S. presidential election. This outcome has led to a surge in the U.S. dollar, which reached a four-month high, and rising Treasury yields, creating downward pressure on gold. Analysts, including James Hyerczyk from FX Empire, have noted that traders are locking in profits amid these market shifts, with gold now facing a critical support test near the 50-day moving average at approximately $2,636.66. The upcoming Federal Reserve rate decision adds further uncertainty to the market.

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and significant economic data from the US, gold prices have surged to record highs. Investors are navigating a landscape filled with uncertainty, from potential Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts to the upcoming US presidential election, making gold a favored safe-haven asset.

The price of gold has recently seen a significant recovery, climbing over 1.0% to trade in the $2,660s per troy ounce. This resurgence is largely attributed to heightened geopolitical tensions following the Israeli army’s ground invasion of Lebanon, which has increased the demand for gold as a safe-haven asset. Several factors have contributed to the recent movements in gold prices.

The gold market is currently experiencing positive momentum, with prices trading in favorable territory on the daily chart. Despite being constrained by a five-month-old ascending channel’s upper boundary and the all-time high, the overall outlook remains bullish due to recent events.

Trafigura says aluminum’s rally has reached its limit as supplies recover. Trafigura analyst Henry Wang notes increased supply and weak demand. He also notes declining manufacturing demand outside of China. “We’re seeing a very bleak demand picture right now,” Wang stressed at the CRU World Aluminum Conference in London. He noted that the price increase…

Yesterday at the American session, the investment bank Goldman Sachs, one of the largest in the United States, confirmed its forecast for gold, foreshadowing its possible rise to $2,700 per troy ounce by the end of 2024 with the potential to reach $3,130 amid increased demand from global central banks. China is particularly active in…

In order to fill the market’s potential copper deficit of 8 million tons by 2034, mining companies need prices above $10,000 – $12,000 per ton. Trafigura CEO Jeremy Weir says copper needs to rise above $10,000 to meet demand. The announcement was made Tuesday during a presentation at the CRU World Copper Conference in Santiago,…

Forecasts for 2024 from industry analysts, including The Silver Institute, point to the prospect of a fourth consecutive annual silver shortage, as well as a second record level of demand. As GOLDSEEK notes, silver could rise in price to $35–50 per ounce this year. This is also evidenced by the sentiments of market participants, which…

Global silver demand is forecast to reach 1.2 billion ounces in 2024, which could be the second-highest level on record. Increased industrial production is the main catalyst for growth in global demand for the white metal, with the sector set to hit a new annual high this year. In the short term, investments in much…

CNBS analysts from a major American financial news channel predict very strong demand for gold. Usually, when such judgments and forecasts are poured into the masses, everything happens exactly the opposite. BUT! There are compelling arguments and a very likely scenario here. “The expected weakening of the US dollar and interest rates in 2024 is…