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Praveen Singh is an associate vice president of fundamental currencies and commodities at Sharekhan by BNP Paribas.
Praveen Singh is an associate vice president of fundamental currencies and commodities at Sharekhan by BNP Paribas.
The white metal, at the time of writing this article, was changing hands at $57.14, down 2.3 per cent for the day as investors book profit after a stunning 8-day rally
The yellow metal, at the time of writing this article, was trading at $4,213, up nearly 0.2 per cent for the day, even as the US yields firmed up
Gold will react mainly to the shifting odds of a December rate cut, which means that the September NFP report may further weigh on the yellow metal, analyst said
Silver price outlook: The grey metal is expected to be highly volatile as risk assets fall, said Mirae Asset analyst. Dip buying is preferred over chasing the rally, he said
Downside is expected to be limited on concerns about the US job market and expectations of Fed rate cut in December
Silver holding well despite elevated yields and a firmer US Dollar is a positive sign. However, easing the silver lease rate has taken out the bullish sting to some extent
Central banks continuing to buy gold at a brisk pace despite elevated gold prices underscores the importance of holding metal in the present, uncertain political, economic, and geopolitical times
In the short-term, however, further heightened volatility can not be ruled out, especially due to geopolitical factors and US CPI data
Sharp two-day decline in gold prices has made gold healthier as momentum-driven froth has largely subsided. Long-term fundamentals are intact and call for much higher prices
As gold is in an unchartered territory, it is difficult to forecast prices; however, a breach of $4,300 level will open a way to $4,500 (MCX December contract ₹1,36,000) a - a psychological resistance
London market tightness is expected to ease as silver starts flowing from New York. However, demand remains quite strong as reflected by huge ETF inflows
Huge surge in silver ETF inflows is the major driver of this stunning ongoing silver rally as Fed rate cut expectations boost investors' sentiments
Gold may correct lower on a firmer Dollar as Fed largely remains cautious on rate cuts going forward. However, downside is expected to be limited
Spot silver closed with a loss of over 2 per cent at $41.67 MOz on September 17 as the US Dollar Index and bond yields spiked higher on the Fed Chair Powell's comments in his post FOMC presser
Spot gold hit a new record high of $3,707 on September 17 as the US Federal Reserve cut the Fed Fund overnight rate by 25 bps to 4-4.25 per cent range and signalled two more rate cuts by the end of th
Praveen Singh, head of currencies and commodities at Mirae Asset Sharekhan, sees a weakening US labour market as a potential source of concern for the metal
Gold outlook: The yellow metal is likely to rise to $3800 (Rs 115,000) in the coming months, with support at $3600, according to Praveen Singh
Silver outlook continues to remain constructive on rate cut expectations, huge ETF inflows, elevated geopolitical and economic risks. Strength in gold bodes well for silver.
Gold outlook: As the Fed Chair Powell's focus has shifted from inflation to the weakening US job market, the US monthly job report will be critical for gold for short-term trading.
Strong ongoing rally in Chinese equities is mostly positive for the grey metal. CSI33 Index has rallied over 27 per cent from its April low.