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Upcoming Economic Indicators: What You Need to Know
Get ready for a week filled with crucial economic indicators. On July 26, keep an eye out for July’s flash manufacturing and services PMI data. The following day, on July 27, second-quarter GDP figures will be released. And on July 28, June’s personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge, will hit the market. These reports are not just numbers – they provide vital insights into the U.S. economic outlook and can potentially influence the central bank’s monetary policy decisions.
Market Expectations and Expert Analysis: Insights from Tim Waterer
Our chief market analyst, Tim Waterer, shares his expert analysis. He points out that strong GDP or core PCE figures could impact gold’s progress temporarily due to potential dollar strength. Despite this, he maintains a positive near-term outlook for gold, with expectations of upcoming Fed rate cuts. A recent Reuters poll reveals that most economists predict two Fed rate cuts this year, in September and December, despite resilient U.S. consumer demand.
Gold Price Movements and Forecasts: What’s on the Horizon?
Last week, gold hit an all-time high of $2,483.60, driven by increasing rate cut expectations. Lower interest rates tend to boost gold’s appeal by reducing the opportunity cost of holding the non-yielding asset. Analysts and traders in a Reuters poll forecast gold prices to average $2,300 per troy ounce in 2024, with projections of $2,387.50 for Q3 and $2,445 for Q4. This represents a significant increase from predictions made just three months ago.
Market Forecast: What Lies Ahead for Gold?
The outlook for gold remains bullish in the short term, supported by factors like geopolitical tensions, anticipated monetary easing, and uncertainty surrounding U.S. elections. However, challenges may arise in price-sensitive sectors such as retail investor and jewelry demand, which could soften at higher price levels.
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