Gold futures closed lower on Wednesday (April 20) as investors remained concerned that the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) would accelerate its rate hikes to curb inflation. However, the gold contract moved slightly as the depreciation of the dollar and a slowdown in U.S. Treasury note yields supported the market.
- The gold contract was down $3.4, or 0.17%, at $1,955.6 per ounce.
- Silver was down 12 cents, or 0.47%, at $25.271 an ounce.
- The platinum contract was down $1.7, or 0.17%, at $987 an ounce.
- Palladium was up $81.70, or 3.4%, at $2,462.10 an ounce.
Gold futures fell on fears that the Fed may accelerate rate hikes. St. Louis Fed President James Bullard said inflation in the U.S. is too high and there is a possibility the Fed will raise interest rates to between 0.75% and 3.5% by the end of the year. This is to curb inflation in the U.S., which has risen to its highest level in 40 years.
Meanwhile, the yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note yield fell to 2.867% and the dollar index fell 0.57% to $100.3890. A weaker dollar would make gold cheaper for holders of other currencies.
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Thursday, April 21, 2022
| Metals Updated at | USD Bid/Ask | Ounce Change | Low/High |
| Gold 11.35 | 1,951.20 1,952.20 | -6.50 -0.33% | 1,950.10 1,958.60 |
| Silver 11.35 | 25.00 25.10 | -0.17 -0.68% | 24.99 25.28 |
| Platinum 11.35 | 982.00 992.00 | -5.00 -0.51% | 980.00 1,000.00 |
| Palladium 11.30 | 2,350.00 2,500.00 | -19.00 -0.80% | 2,344.00 2,527.00 |
| Rhodium 05.00 | 17,700.00 19,700.00 | 0.00 0.00% | 17,700.00 19,700.00 |