Gold Futures Rise As Tariffs, Weak Data Fuel Volatility
Gold futures rose, gaining on market volatility. Futures were up 1.1% at $2,933 a troy ounce. The precious metal is once again approaching its all-time record of $2,974/oz set in late February. Gold has risen as weak manufacturing data has added to concerns about growth, with President Trump’s tariff policies set to worsen the slowdown, SP Angel analysts said in a note.
Trade tensions continue to escalate between the U.S. and China following the imposition of U.S. tariffs and Chinese retaliatory levies, which is likely to support gold prices, SP Angel said. Speculation is mounting that China will allow the yuan to depreciate to soften the effects of the tariffs and support exporters, and further weakness against the dollar would drive Chinese buyers further into gold as a safe haven, the analysts added.
Source: Dow Jones Newswires