Stagflationary risks driving gold prices
Gold prices increased on Tuesday as investors awaited key U.S. inflation data that could shed light on the Federal Reserve’s interest rate cut timing. The ongoing concerns about stagflationary risks have been supporting gold prices, despite the decreased opportunity cost associated with holding gold amid high interest rates. This unique combination of stagnant economic growth and rising inflation has been a catalyst for investors to flock to the safe-haven asset of gold.
Weak inflation data boosting gold prices
The release of the U.S. Producer Price Index (PPI) data on Tuesday and the upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) data on Wednesday are expected to provide further cues for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate policy. Analysts believe that if the inflation data turns out to be weaker than expected, gold prices could be propelled toward all-time highs in the short term. The recent weak jobs report and softer-than-expected U.S. payrolls data in April have only heightened expectations for potential rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, further influencing gold prices in the near future.
Other precious metals on the rise
In addition to gold, other precious metals also experienced gains. Spot silver rose by 0.87 percent to $28.44 per ounce, while platinum gained 0.14 percent to $998.15 after hitting nearly a one-year high. Palladium also saw an increase of 0.63 percent to $966.71. The positive momentum across the precious metals sector indicates a broader trend of investors seeking safe-haven assets amidst economic uncertainty.
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