Gold and silver prices are struggling today, with gold down $4.50 at $2,028.70 and silver down $0.147 at $22.61. This comes after a report of a warmer-than-expected U.S. inflation, which aligns with the U.S. hawks’ policy on monetary control. These hawks favor holding off on lowering U.S. interest rates. In a similar vein, the U.S. stock indexes have seen selling pressure, U.S. Treasury yields have risen, and the U.S. dollar index has rallied on the CPI news.
In addition to the inflation report, other data out today includes the weekly Johnson Redbook retail sales report, the NFIB small business optimism index, and real earnings. European and Asian stock markets were mixed to weaker in overnight trading, while U.S. stock index futures are set to open lower after reaching record highs on Monday.
The technical outlook for gold futures suggests that bulls have the slight overall near-term advantage, with prices remaining above the 10-year support of $2,000.00. The resistance for the gold futures remains at $2,100.00, while silver bears have the overall near-term technical advantage, further indicating the struggles for silver prices.
It’s crucial to consider these trading patterns and the economic data before making decisions in the commodities market. Furthermore, it’s interesting to see the impact of financial market events on precious metals such as gold and silver. This provides a comprehensive view of various economic indicators and their impact on investment markets.
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