Gold Price Update
Gold prices surged to $2,912 per ounce on Wednesday, coinciding with the opening of the Asian market. Following this, contracts indicated a 0.1% increase in the price per ounce, now standing at $2,9.
The trajectory of gold prices is poised to influence the market in the United States today.
According to Tim Waterer, an economist at KCM Trade consulting firm, “Gold prices are fluctuating within a constrained range primarily due to rising inflation concerns, which has led traders to adopt a cautious stance.”
Waterer further notes that should inflation data compel the US Central Bank to stabilize interest rates, this could have detrimental effects on gold prices, making it challenging for gold to maintain its current levels.
Nonetheless, prospects for gold prices appear optimistic over the long term, driven by the escalating trade tensions.
In related developments, US President Donald Trump recently convened a meeting with leading executives from major US companies, reiterating his support for the ongoing implementation of tariff policies.