Gold set for second weekly loss as rate cut expectations dampen

Data showed that U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in January. Another report on Tuesday showed that U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected last month. Even though gold is considered an inflation hedge, higher interest rates dim non-yielding bullion's appeal.

Gold ticked up on Friday but was on course for a second straight weekly fall after hot data cooled prospects of early rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

Spot gold was up 0.2% to $2,007.69 per ounce at 11:00 a.m. ET (1600 GMT), but has lost 1.8% for the week so far. U.S. gold futures rose 0.3% to $2,020.00 per ounce.

The dollar was up for the week so far, and the benchmark 10-year Treasury extended gains, making gold less attractive.

Data showed that U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in January. Another report on Tuesday showed that U.S. consumer prices rose more than expected last month.

Even though gold is considered an inflation hedge, higher interest rates dim non-yielding bullion's appeal.

As the Fed is not likely to cut interest rates in March, gold probably struggle to gain much above the $2,000 level, said Everett Millman, chief market analyst at Gainesville Coins

Economic growth in the U.S. is fairly robust, indicating higher inflation, which is a headwind for gold and "I expect gold prices to further fall to $1,960s level," he added.

Traders have pushed back their expectations of a U.S. cut from March to June. Markets are currently pricing a 73% chance of a cut in June, according to the CME Fed Watch Tool.

Fed Atlanta President Raphael Bostic said on Thursday that more time was needed to weigh the prospect of a rate cut.

On the physical front, gold premiums in India rose to more than four-month highs this week as demand picked up, with jewellers stocking up for the wedding season.

Spot platinum rose 0.5% to $902.55 per ounce, palladium was up 0.6% to $958.96, rose 11.3% for the week, and silver gained 1.2% higher at $23.18.


Source: Commodities-Markets-Economic Times

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