Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD prospects remain positive as investors bet on lower interest rates – Scotiabank

Source Fxstreet

Gold remains firm after making a marginal new high for the move up earlier. Economists at Scotiabank analyze the yellow metal’s outlook.

Gold strength and a firm USD look a little odd; something may have to give

Prospects remain positive as investors bet on lower global interest rates, perhaps look for diversification opportunities away from elevated stocks or, in the case of central banks, continue to reduce exposure to the USD (net central bank gold purchases have grown strongly in the past two years, reports indicate). 

Broadly, history suggests higher Gold prices are usually associated with a softer tone in the USD so Gold strength and a firm USD look a little odd; something may have to give.

 

Disclaimer: For information purposes only. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
placeholder
Trump Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Drives Oil Price Surge, Will This Be Another TACO? On Sunday (April 13), Trump announced following the breakdown of U.S.-Iran negotiations that the U.S. Navy would impose a maritime blockade on Iranian ports starting Monday.Following the
Author  TradingKey
13 hours ago
On Sunday (April 13), Trump announced following the breakdown of U.S.-Iran negotiations that the U.S. Navy would impose a maritime blockade on Iranian ports starting Monday.Following the
placeholder
U.S.-Iran Standoff in the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian-Controlled Strait Has Not Resumed Passage; Why Does Trump Still Want a Military Blockade?Following the failure of U.S.-Iran peace talks, President Trump announced on Sunday that the U.S. Navy will immediately blockade the Strait of Hormuz and prevent any vessels that have pai
Author  TradingKey
20 hours ago
Following the failure of U.S.-Iran peace talks, President Trump announced on Sunday that the U.S. Navy will immediately blockade the Strait of Hormuz and prevent any vessels that have pai
placeholder
WTI jumps roughly 8% toward $100 as US blockades Strait of HormuzWest Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the US oil benchmark – has opened the week with a bullish gap, climbing roughly 8%, looking to retarget the $100 threshold.
Author  Mitrade
22 hours ago
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the US oil benchmark – has opened the week with a bullish gap, climbing roughly 8%, looking to retarget the $100 threshold.
placeholder
When Will Gold Rise Under the Pressure of High Oil Prices? On April 8, spot gold ( XAUUSD) at one point surged past $4,800 per ounce, hitting a peak of $4,857; however, it fell back to $4,698 on April 9, wiping out all gains in just 48 hours. Thi
Author  TradingKey
Apr 10, Fri
On April 8, spot gold ( XAUUSD) at one point surged past $4,800 per ounce, hitting a peak of $4,857; however, it fell back to $4,698 on April 9, wiping out all gains in just 48 hours. Thi
placeholder
WTI holds steady above $92.00 as Strait of Hormuz remains closed; bulls seem hesitant West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – trades with a mild positive bias during the Asian session on Friday, though it lacks bullish conviction amid hopes of Iran ceasefire stabilizing.
Author  FXStreet
Apr 10, Fri
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) – the benchmark US Crude Oil price – trades with a mild positive bias during the Asian session on Friday, though it lacks bullish conviction amid hopes of Iran ceasefire stabilizing.
goTop
quote