GLDI - Gold Monthly: The Rally Stalls
2024-06-10 15:30:00 ET
Summary
- Gold hit an all-time high above $2,450/oz in May.
- Prices have already drifted 5% from last month’s peak after stronger-than-expected US jobs data and after China’s central bank halted its gold purchases.
- We see prices averaging $2,300/oz in the second quarter and an annual average of $2,255/oz in 2024.
By Ewa Manthey
Stronger dollar, subdued China buying could dent gold
Strong US jobs dash Fed bets
Gold has risen almost 12% year-to-date, mostly amid optimism for a Fed pivot to monetary easing this year. Safe haven demand amid the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, as well as buying by central banks, has also supported higher gold prices this year....
Gold Monthly: The Rally Stalls