Gold futures experienced a decline on Friday, closing at $1,937.70 per ounce, marking a significant drop of $32.10, equivalent to 1.63%. The dip comes in the wake of signals from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, suggesting the possibility of further interest rate increases to curb inflation.
For the week, gold prices are down by 2.86%, reflecting the impact of Powell’s remarks on the precious metal market. The influence of this sentiment extended to other precious metals as well.
Silver faced a decrease of 62.40 cents, or 2.72%, settling at $22.281 per ounce. Platinum futures also saw a decline of $17.20, or 1.99%, closing at $845.60 per ounce. Palladium experienced a notable drop of $30.30, or 3.0%, settling at $978.80 per ounce.
Chairman Powell’s statement highlighted the Federal Open Market Committee’s (FOMC) commitment to implementing monetary policies aimed at maintaining inflation below 2%. Powell emphasized, “If it is appropriate to tighten policy more, we will not hesitate to take action. But we will do it with caution, avoiding the risk of tightening monetary policy too much and the risk of misunderstanding only a few months of good information.” Powell made these remarks during the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) 24th Jacques Polak Annual Research Conference on Thursday.
Investors reacted to the potential for increased interest rates by selling gold, traditionally considered a safe-haven asset. Powell’s focus on inflation control and the careful approach to policy tightening contributed to the market sentiment.
Furthermore, the easing of concerns surrounding the situation in the Middle East impacted gold as a safe-haven asset. The month-long conflict between Israel and Hamas has, so far, remained confined to the Gaza Strip, with no indication of spreading beyond the region. Investors adjusted their portfolios accordingly, responding to the evolving geopolitical landscape.
As the precious metals market navigates these dynamics, investors will closely monitor the Federal Reserve’s actions and geopolitical developments for cues on the future direction of gold and other precious metals.
The Spot Market is Closed
Saturday, November 11, 2023
| Metals Updated at | USD Bid/Ask | Ounce Change | Low/High |
| Gold 05.00 | 1,938.70 1,939.70 | -19.50 -1.00% | 1,932.60 1,961.80 |
| Silver 05.00 | 22.26 22.36 | -0.34 -1.53% | 22.17 22.83 |
| Platinum 05.00 | 843.00 853.00 | -16.00 -1.86% | 840.00 869.00 |
| Palladium 05.00 | 950.00 990.00 | -24.00 -2.46% | 928.00 1,018.00 |
| Rhodium 05.00 | 3,800.00 4,600.00 | -425.00 -10.06% | 3,800.00 5,025.00 |
1,939.70