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Blog posts of '2023' 'May'

Gold ticks up as US debt ceiling talks drag on
Monday, May 15, 2023

(Reuters) - Gold regained its footing on Monday after three straight sessions of losses as the dollar eased and investors remained wary of the U.S. debt ceiling standoff that could fuel worries of a global economic slowdown.

Spot gold was up 0.1% to $2,013.99 per ounce by 1132 GMT, having hit its lowest since May 5 on Friday. U.S. gold futures were mostly unchanged at $2,018.80...[LINK]

Morning Call
Monday, May 15, 2023

Good morning. The precious metals are mostly higher in early U.S. trading.

Quote Board

U.S. calendar features Empire State Index, TIC Data.

FedSpeak dues from Bostic, Goolsbee, & Kashkari.

 

Zaner Daily Precious Metals Commentary
Friday, May 12, 2023

Gold and silver extended their downside moves overnight.

Fed Governor Michelle Bowman stated that the F#ed will probably need to raise interest rates further if inflation stays high, adding that key data so far this month has not convinced her that price pressures are receding.

This further diminished any optimism remaining from the lower-than-expected PPI data yesterday.

The next meeting between President Biden and Congressional leaders regarding the debt ceiling has been postponed until next week, and this news could provide some safe-haven support to gold...[MORE]

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Gold dips for third straight session as dollar, yields weigh
Friday, May 12, 2023

May 12 (Reuters) - Gold fell for a third session on Friday, weighed down by higher yields and a steady dollar, but stayed above the key $2,000 level on expectations of rate cuts towards the end the year.

Spot gold was down 0.6% to $2,004.15 per ounce, as of 1149 GMT, shedding 0.6% so far in the week. U.S. gold futures also fell 0.6%, to $2,006.60...[LINK]

Morning Call
Friday, May 12, 2023

Good morning. The precious metals are mostly lower in early U.S. trading.

U.S. calendar features Import/Export Prices,  Michigan Sentiment Prelim, FedSpeak from Bullard & Jefferson.

 

Gold dips on stronger dollar as markets assess CPI data
Thursday, May 11, 2023

May 11 (Reuters) - Gold prices extended losses to a second session on Thursday as the dollar advanced, while markets assessed U.S. inflation data to gauge the Federal Reserve’s next policy move.

Spot gold fell 0.1% to $2,026.99 per ounce by 1033 GMT, while U.S. gold futures ticked down 0.2% to $2,033.30...[LINK]

Zaner Daily Precious Metals Commentary
Thursday, May 11, 2023
Gold and silver were both lower overnight, with July silver making a new low for the week.
 
The markets' inability to hold a CPI-inspired rally on Wednesday hints at a lack of conviction in the bull camp.
 
However, the bear camp is probably in fear of inflation continuing to ease, as today's US PPI report is expected to register a slower inflation rate than CPI.
 
Furthermore, the dollar failed to fall sharply enough to offset disappointment from the lack of a hot US inflation reading...[MORE]
 
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Morning Call
Thursday, May 11, 2023

Good morning. The #preciousmetals are mixed in early U.S. trading.

Quote Board

U.S. calendar features PPI (+0.03% exp), Initial Jobless Claims, FedSpeak from Waller.

 

Morning Call
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Good morning. The precious metals are mixed in early U.S. trading.

Quote Board

U.S.calendar features CPI (+0.4% exp), EIA Data, Treasury Budget.

 

Gold edges up on economic risks with US inflation data in focus
Tuesday, May 9, 2023

May 9 (Reuters) - Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday as some investors sought cover from economic uncertainty including the debt ceiling deadlock in Washington, while also positioning for a U.S. inflation print for cues on the trajectory of interest rates.

Spot gold was up 0.4% to $2,028.75 per ounce by 9:55 a.m. EDT (1355 GMT) while U.S. gold futures gained 0.2% to $2,036.40...[LINK]