Gold little changed ahead of Friday’s economic reports

Gold little changed Wednesday morning ahead of Friday’s economic reports. The yellow metal was steady above $2,500 an ounce but did lose a little ground on a stronger dollar. The central bank is overwhelmingly expected to begin interest rate cuts next month amid positive inflation data and signs that the labor market is weakening. Fed … Read more

Gold steady near record on Fed rate cut anticipation

Gold steady and little changed near record levels early Monday after surging in the previous session on Fed rate cut anticipation, after Fed Chairman Jerome Powell seemed to confirm the central bank’s plans to begin interest rate cuts next month. Powell, speaking at the central bank’s annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on Friday, said … Read more

Gold Cracks $2,500/oz. What’s Next?

Gold proves the rally isn’t over by reaching another record high. These impressive moves attract many investors, yet many are unprepared for what is likely to happen next. In this week’s The Gold Spot, Scottsdale Bullion & Coin Precious Metals Advisors Kathem Martin and Precious Metals Advisor Todd Graf explain what’s fueling the yellow metal’s … Read more

Gold falls as geopolitical tensions lessen

Gold falls early Monday from near a record high above $2,400 an ounce as geopolitical tensions lessen and expectations grew that the Federal Reserve will delay the central bank’s planned interest rate cuts. Gold came under pressure as Israel and Iran refrained from escalating their conflict following tit-for-tat air strikes last week. The prospect of … Read more