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Gold Prices Climb as Dollar, Bond Yields Dip Ahead of US Inflation Data - News18

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[ad_1] Last Updated: July 12, 2023, 01:05 IST New York, United States of America (USA) Ready to be minted 50g gold ingots are pictured at the plant of refiner and bar manufacturer Argor-Heraeus in Mendrisio, Switzerland, July 13, 2022. (Reuters) Gold prices rise as dollar and bond yields decline ahead of U.S. inflation data. Spot gold set for third consecutive gain, eyes on consumer prices report Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday as the dollar and bond yields fell ahead of U.S. inflation data that could offer more cues on the Federal Reserve’s rate-hike path. Spot gold was up 0.4% at $1,931.83 per ounce by 02:11 p.m. EDT (1811 GMT), set for a third consecutive session of gains. U.S. gold futures rose 0.3% to $1,937.10. Making gold cheaper for holders of other currencies, the dollar index fell 0.3% to its lowest level since May 11. Benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yields also slipped. [USD/] [US/] “If we have a soft inflation reading, it will be positive for gold and prices might

Gold Prices Slide to One-Week Low on Strong US Private Payrolls Data - News18

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[ad_1] Last Updated: July 07, 2023, 02:06 IST New York, United States of America (USA) Gold is highly sensitive to rising U.S. interest rates, as they increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion. Spot gold was down 0.4% at $1,910.15 per ounce by 2:08 p.m. EDT (1808 GMT), while U.S. gold futures settled 0.6% lower at $1,915.40 Gold prices slipped to a near one-week low on Thursday after a better-than-expected U.S. private payrolls report fuelled expectations for more rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, lifting Treasury yields higher. Spot gold was down 0.4% at $1,910.15 per ounce by 2:08 p.m. EDT (1808 GMT), while U.S. gold futures settled 0.6% lower at $1,915.40. U.S. private payrolls increased more than expected in June, indicating strength in the labour market despite growing risks of a recession from higher interest rates. Benchmark U.S. 10-year Treasury yields rose to a more than four-month peak, while yield on two-year U.S. Treasury note hit the highest si