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Gold prices rise as Fed signals rate cut in September

Gold prices (Symbol: XAUUSD) edged higher, continuing their upward trajectory from the previous session. This rise was largely fueled by dovish remarks from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, who indicated support for a potential rate cut in September. What do market participants make of Powell’s remarks? Turning our eyes to the charts, the XAU/USD (gold) chart shows a strong upward trend. Lower interest rates typically reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold, making it more attractive to investors. Read more to find out why gold prices rising.

why gold prices rising

Disclaimer:

With the Federal Reserve likely to cut rates, gold could continue its upward trend. However, traders should be cautious of potential profit-taking or fluctuations driven by geopolitical developments and physical demand dynamics, which may affect your news trading strategy. Monitoring key economic indicators and Fed communications will be key to making informed trading decisions in this volatile environment.

Publication date:

2024-09-02 15:11:41 (GMT)

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