Gold prices raced to a three-month high on Thursday after a forecast of smaller interest rate hikes by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sparked a rally in metal markets, while easing COVID-19 lockdowns in China saw copper prices surge to a two-week peak. The Fed chair said in an address […]
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Gold, Copper Slip as Powell Dashes Fed Pivot Hopes
Gold prices fell on Thursday, reversing recent gains as hawkish comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell dashed hopes that interest rate hikes will end soon, while copper prices were also hit by uncertainty over China withdrawing its zero-COVID policy The Fed hiked interest rates by an as-expected 75 basis […]
Gold Buoyant Before The Fed, Copper Rallies on China COVID Hopes
Gold prices held recent gains on Wednesday as the dollar steadied before the conclusion of a Federal Reserve meeting, while copper prices were lifted by speculation over China potentially relaxing its strict zero-COVID policy Spot gold steadied around $1,648.23 an ounce, while gold futures rose 0.1% to $1,650.80 an ounce. […]
Indian gold demand could hit three-decade low as lockdown hits festivals, weddings
By Administrator_India Capital Sands India’s gold consumption in 2020 could fall as much as 50% from a year ago to the lowest level in nearly three decades as a nationwide lockdown has closed jewelry stores during key festivals and the wedding season. The drop in consumption by the world’s second-biggest […]