Gold prices rally toward $4,400 on cooling U.S. economic data

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Gold prices have rallied toward the $4,400 per ounce mark, driven by cooling economic data in the United States and shifting expectations regarding Federal Reserve monetary policy. Recent reports showed a 0.6% month-on-month decline in U.S. retail sales for July, which, alongside moderate inflation figures, has reduced market expectations for a September interest rate hike. According to CME FedWatch data, the probability of a rate increase has dropped significantly, making non-yielding assets like gold more attractive to investors.

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, continue to provide a safe-haven premium for the precious metal. Additionally, strong institutional demand is evident, with global physical gold ETFs recording net inflows of $3 billion in July. While some analysts suggest the recent rally may be a technical correction or a buying opportunity within a larger secular bull market, others caution against chasing prices at current highs due to potential profit-taking and sensitivity to any unexpected spikes in U.S. inflation.

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Bureau of Economic Analysis · CME FedWatch · CME Group · China · European Central Bank · Federal Reserve · Gold · Gold · Goldman Sachs · India · Iran · Multi Commodity Exchange

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[○ 1 SOURCE] The BIST 100 index increased by 2.85 percent during the week, closing at 14,172.26 points.
[○ 1 SOURCE] The technology index saw a significant jump of 10.14 percent.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Gold is in the early stages of a long-term upward movement. www.sozcu.com.tr
[○ 1 SOURCE] Katılımevim Tasarruf Finansman was the top performing stock of the week with a 26.20 percent increase.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Ozata Denizcilik (OZATD) recorded a 2,660.35 percent increase since the beginning of the year.
[DISPUTED] The probability of a Fed interest rate hike in September has fallen to approximately 40 percent. www.sozcu.com.tr · finans.mynet.com · bazaartimes.com · www.ogunhaber.com · ekonomi.haber7.com · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Global physical gold ETFs saw net inflows of $3 billion in July. www.ogunhaber.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Gram gold prices reached levels above 6,700 TL. finans.mynet.com · www.ogunhaber.com · ekonomi.haber7.com
[● 5 SOURCES] US retail sales fell 0.6% month-on-month in July, marking the biggest decline in more than a year. bazaartimes.com · www.ogunhaber.com · ekonomi.haber7.com · bitcoinethereumnews.com · www.dunya.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Gold prices rose toward the $4,400 level, with spot gold trading around $4,391 per ounce. finans.mynet.com · www.ogunhaber.com · ekonomi.haber7.com · bitcoinethereumnews.com