Gold prices remained flat on Friday. That’s because traders are thought to be caught between concerns about rising inflationary risks and expectations for faster rate hikes, which is challenging the attractiveness of bullion as an inflation hedge. So, what levels will be seen in the precious metal now? Here are the analysts’ comments…
Experts draw attention to these levels for gold
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As we reported , gold hit its highest level in more than five months earlier this week. “Amid a sharp recovery in growth, policy normalization prospects by major central banks remain the main headwind for price, as rising inflation attracts strong buying interest in gold,” said Sugandha Sachdeva, vice president of commodities and currency at Religare Broking. Sachdeva uses the following expressions:
Gold prices are expected to consolidate in the $1,835 to $1,880 range in the short term. In the longer term, however, the precious metal will likely witness lower levels of buying interest. If prices cross $1,880, it could rally to $1,920.
On the other hand, DailyFX foreign exchange strategist Ilya Spivak said, “The focus on rate hikes and their impact on inflation makes the short-term price action of gold very sensitive to economic data.” Apart from that, Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets UK, said: “We’ve had a good upswing and yields are a little tighter, so it may actually be pushing gold prices down,” noting the uncertainty of Fed policy at the moment. Finally, the managing partner of SPI Asset Management, Stephen Innes, stated that gold is likely to rise above $ 1,875 until the signal for the Fed to accelerate asset purchases, with the news of the new Fed chairman, 1.850-1. He said he should hold the $875 range.