Why Is The Gold Rally Leaving Silver Behind?

Gold has soared to new record highs in April. Gold has rallied despite Fed Funds futures depricing many of the cuts that traders had expected for 2024. Silver has rallied but it's far from its all-time high. The fact that the rally has not fully translated to silver may be an indication that the gold rally is overextended.

What Iran's Attack Means For Commodities

Investing in politically sensitive commodities, such as oil and metals, could mitigate the potential impacts of rising geopolitical turmoil. Iran’s direct attack on Israel may carry significant implications for global commodity markets. The threat of further Iran-Israel escalation combined with sanctions on Russian metals underscores the need for diversification into geopolitically sensitive commodities.

Commodity Roundup: Natural gas rises ahead of inventory data, oil extends losses

Natural gas futures rose on Thursday ahead of weekly natural gas storage report. Oil futures fell for a fourth straight session as demand worries outweighed Middle East supply risks. Energy Information Administration reported fourth straight weekly build in U.S. Commercial crude inventories for the week ended April 12.

Silver, outgaining gold YTD, set for second highest-ever market deficit in 2024 - report

Silver set for second highest-ever market deficit in 2024 - Silver Institute's annual World Silver Survey. The global silver deficit is forecast to rise by 17% to 215.3M oz in 2024. The silver market is expected to mark a fourth straight year of a structural deficit. Silver has climbed 14.3% so far in April and 18.8% this year.

Reflation Trade Is The New Bullish Narrative

Economic reflation is becoming the next bullish narrative as equity valuation increases continue to outpace earnings gains. The last time Wall Street focused on the reflation trade was in 2009. Interest rates, gold, and commodity prices have increased in the past few months. The house view for 2024 remains intact.

Gold extends record run as prices near $2,400; Citi sees $3,000 on the horizon

Gold futures settle at 19th record high settlement for 2024. Citi says gold will climb to $3,000/oz in the next 6-18 months. Deutsche Bank sees gold prices at $2,400/oz by year-end 2024. The yellow metal's rally will be driven by flows from managed money players, analysts say.

Does The Rally In Gold Still Have Room To Run?

The Role Of Gold In Turbulent Times

Gold can function as both an inflation hedge and an appreciating asset during periods of low real interest rates. Inflation impacts various asset classes differently, but the critical factor for gold is real rates adjusted for inflation. Gold's price rise amid inflation is not solely due to its role as a safe haven.

Commodity Roundup: Citi projects gold to hit $3,000/oz amid geopolitical heat

Commodities Energy Commodity Roundup: Citi projects gold to hit $3,000/oz amid geopolitical heat. Gold prices clocked another record-high settlement of $2,383/oz on Monday. Citi expects gold prices to hit a record high over the next 6–18 months.

Financial D-Day And The Rise Of The Gold Vigilantes

The U.S. Government is spending at levels typically only seen in a recession or financial panic. The national debt has ballooned to over $34 trillion. Annual interest payments on the debt are now topping $1 trillion. March 1st, 2024 could be a historic day for gold prices. Gold prices have soared from $2,000 per ounce to over £2,300 per ounce.

Gold extends safe-haven rise to another record high despite stronger dollar

Gold futures edged higher Monday to notch another record-high settlement in safe-haven trading sparked by Middle East tensions. Front-month Comex gold for April delivery ended up 0.4% to $2365.80/oz. The dollar rose 0.2% and 10-year Treasury yields hit a five-month high after stronger than expected U.S. Retail sales in March.

Noteworthy ETF Outflows: IAU

GLD: Gold To The Moon Is Bad News - Part 2

Demand for US debt is falling, potentially leading to higher borrowing costs, reduced confidence in the US economy, and increased volatility in financial markets. The US market is facing shrinking markets for goods and services. A poorly performing stock market, dollar depreciation, and geopolitical stress may boost demand for gold as an investment.

Commodity Roundup: Israel-Iran conflict adds to gold's safe-haven appeal

Gold prices hit a record high of $2,431.29 per ounce on Monday. Tensions in the Middle East add to safe-haven demand for gold. London Metal Exchange bans delivery of new Russian metal. Brent crude oil prices fall more than 1% to below $90 a barrel.

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Gold's Battle Royale: Inflation Vs. Interest Rates

Consumer Price Index rose by 3.5% in March, exceeding expectations and raising concerns about the economy. Inflation pressures persist, casting doubt on the Federal Reserve's plans to lower interest rates in June. Some economists are now expecting rate cuts to start in July and September. Gold has historically been considered a safe haven in times of inflation.

Gold Prices Forecast: Will XAG/USD Strengthen Amid Middle East Instability?

Gold powers past $2,400 before easing, as Mideast fears boost safe-haven appeal

Gold futures hit a record high of $2,400/oz on Friday. The rally is driven by central bank purchases, safe-haven demand and geopolitical tensions. Front-month Comex gold for April delivery eked out a 0.1% gain to close the week at a new record high. Investors have been focused on Mideast fears and inflation.

Commodity Roundup: Gold clinches record high again, set for fourth-weekly rise

Gold clinches record high again, set for fourth-weekly rise. Spot gold climbs to a record of $2,400.73 an ounce. Crude oil prices were trading higher, but are on track to break a streak of four-straight weekly gains. OPEC cut its demand growth forecast for 2024 and 2025.

Tighter Fundamentals And Geopolitics Are Pushing Commodities Higher

Home Market Outlook Commodities Tighter Fundamentals And Geopolitics Are Pushing Commodity Prices Higher. Oil market tightens as geopolitical risks grow. Europe exits winter with record natural gas storage. Copper is trading at its highest since the middle of 2022.