โก๏ธGold prices surged to a three-week high of approximately 2,000 USD per ounce due to a boost from short-selling activities among gold futures traders and discouraging reports on home sales in the US. This upward trend persisted even after the US Federal Reserve (Fed) hinted at maintaining higher interest rates in the immediate future.
โก๏ธIn the minutes from the November monetary policy meeting, the Fed underscored that, despite interest rates hovering near their peak, there was no indication of an imminent reduction. Nevertheless, the Fed acknowledged escalating risks to the economy.
โก๏ธFurthermore, the US Central Bank is closely monitoring bond yields, as heightened volatility has left its mark on financial markets. Some analysts posit that the Fed's involvement in the bond market to stabilize yields could serve as a catalyst for a substantial increase in gold prices.