Gold prices up again
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SJC gold price increased 0.07% to VND67.35 million ($2,843.57) per tael Monday morning.
Gold ring price downed 0.08% to VND57.05 million per tael. A tael equals 37.5 grams or 1.2 ounces.
Gold prices were off three-week lows on Monday after slowing U.S. job growth knocked the dollar and bond yields from their recent highs, while investors braced for this week’s inflation test that could influence the Federal Reserve’s policy path.
Spot gold was steady at $1,940.99 per ounce by 0325 GMT, having slid to its lowest since July 11 on Friday before settling 0.4% higher. U.S. gold futures were flat at $1,976.10.
“While a softer U.S. dollar and lower bond yields in its (jobs data) aftermath have provided some relief for gold… it may have to take a more significant weakening in the U.S. dollar to bring traction for the yellow metal,” said Yeap Jun Rong, a market strategist at IG.
Questions & Answers
Q.Did all gold prices increase on Monday morning?
Did all gold prices increase on Monday morning?
No, while the SJC gold price increased, the gold ring price actually decreased by 0.08% to VND57.05 million per tael on Monday morning. U.S. Gold futures were also flat.
Q.What is the primary reason given for the recent movement in gold prices?
What is the primary reason given for the recent movement in gold prices?
Slowing U.S. Job growth knocked the dollar and bond yields from recent highs, providing some relief for gold. Investors are also preparing for this week's inflation test, which could influence the Federal Reserve's policy.
Q.What is the equivalent weight of a tael of gold?
What is the equivalent weight of a tael of gold?
A tael is a unit of measurement for gold. It is equal to 37.5 grams, which translates to 1.2 ounces. This standard is used for quoting gold prices.
Q.What factor might be needed for gold to gain more significant traction?
What factor might be needed for gold to gain more significant traction?
According to market strategist Yeap Jun Rong, a more significant weakening in the U.S. Dollar may be required. While a softer dollar has offered some relief, more substantial movement is anticipated.
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