11/10/2023
π Gold prices hit their highest level in more than a week as Fed officials took a dovish stance on interest rates
β Gold prices fluctuated higher on Wednesday, after hitting a more than one-week high of $1,867.87 an ounce, up about 0.4%. As a result, some Federal Reserve officials who previously suggested that the recent rise in US spot bond yields could dampen the need for further rate hikes have fallen to a near two-week low.
β‘ The 10-year US Treasury yield is now down 1.89%, hitting a more than one-week low at 4.565%.
β’ Kelvin Wong, senior market analyst at OANDA Asia Pacific, said: "The obvious debate among Fed officials is how long this final rate will be maintained before a cut first interest rate reduction."
β£ Minneapolis Fed President Neel Kashkari said Tuesday that it's "possible" that the recent rise in long-term bond yields means the Fed won't need to raise rates further, but it's still difficult to say for sure.
β€ Tensions in the Middle East also increase safe-haven demand for gold, but the next movement of gold prices depends on US inflation data this week, which will be important in determining The Federal Reserve's upcoming interest rate trajectory.
β₯ Wong added, "While the geopolitical risk premium factor still exists, attention has now turned to key US CPI data due for release on Thursday."
β¦ Minutes of the Federal Reserve's September meeting will be released early Thursday morning Beijing time. Investors also need to pay close attention. Also, keep an eye out for US September PPI data on Wednesday evening.