The global gold market saw a range of information last week, from production data to US employment reports. Despite some benefit when the Federal Reserve decided not to raise interest rates and left open the possibility of cutting them in the future, the upward momentum stalled due to decreased demand in Asia and eased tensions in the Middle East. Gold prices decreased by nearly 2% to $2,301 an ounce over the course of the week, despite reaching above $2,340 at times. Experts are cautious about short-term prospects, with a survey suggesting that some predict prices to decrease while others expect it to remain stagnant.
One factor contributing to the decrease in buying pressure is the Chinese market closure during a 3-day holiday. Experts like Marc Chandler and Lukman Otunuga believe that prices are showing signs of decreasing due to falling demand in Asia. However, some experts like Adrian Day and Darin Newsom remain optimistic about the market in the medium and long term. Factors such as inflation, potential interest rate cuts, and unresolved geopolitical issues continue to support gold demand.
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