Silver Rises Over 120% YTD Invest Now 
Published: 26-12-2024, 04:30 am | Updated: 26-12-2024, 11:17 am
Gold futures face downward pressure as the US Dollar gains strength, driven by expectations of higher interest rates under the newly-elected President Donald Trump. The Federal Reserve’s hawkish outlook and indications of prolonged higher rates have dampened gold’s appeal, causing it to hit a one-month low. Investors remain cautious, assessing the implications of the Fed’s stance and the upcoming presidential transition.
Original Source: Investing.com
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Five things drove gold and silver lower this week — a stronger dollar, spiking Treasury yields, the hottest US producer inflation in over three years, a new Federal Reserve chair, and a Trump-Xi summit with no deal. All five are documented and short-term. Meanwhile, the People’s Bank of China quietly made its largest gold purchase in 17 months. That contrast is the story.
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