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Gold closes higher after weak dollar – U.S. economic data spurs buying
Gold futures closed down for a fourth straight day on Monday (Aug. 1), supported by the dollar’s depreciation and buying pressure on gold as a safe haven after the U.S. released weak economic data.
- The gold futures were up $5.9, or 0.33%, to close at $1,787.7 per ounce.
- Silver futures were up 16.5 cents, or 0.82%, at $20.362 an ounce.
- The platinum contract was up $11.8, or 1.33%, at $901.6 per ounce.
- The palladium futures were up $69.70, or 3.1%, at $2,99.40 an ounce.
Gold contracts closed in positive territory. After the dollar index fell 0.43% to 105.4500. The weakening of the dollar made gold contracts cheaper for investors holding other currencies.
After the release of weak economic data from the U.S., investors are also buying gold as a safe haven. The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported that its manufacturing index fell to 52.8 in July, the lowest level in two years. The manufacturing index was hit by a decline in new orders for the second consecutive month and a drop in employment for the third consecutive month.
The U.S. Commerce Department reported that construction spending fell 1.1% month-over-month in June after rising 0.1% in May.
Investors are waiting for the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to release nonfarm payrolls and unemployment figures for July on Friday.
The Spot Market is Open
Tuesday, August 2, 2022
| Metals Updated at | USD Bid/Ask | Ounce Change | Low/High |
| Gold 12.00 | 1,772.90 1,773.90 | +0.40 +0.02% | 1,770.80 1,781.50 |
| Silver 12.00 | 20.19 20.30 | -0.14 -0.69% | 20.14 20.47 |
| Platinum 12.00 | 908.00 918.00 | 0.00 0.00% | 905.00 922.00 |
| Palladium 12.00 | 2,120.00 2,270.00 | -5.00 -0.24% | 2,112.00 2,300.00 |
| Rhodium 05.00 | 13,900.00 15,900.00 | 0.00 0.00% | 13,900.00 15,900.00 |
