Gold Steady as Risk-on Sentiment Offsets Weaker Dollar

Gold prices are holding steady near a two-week high early on Tuesday, supported by a weaker dollar even as the risk sentiment in markets

Gold Steady as Risk-on Sentiment Offsets Weaker Dollar

Gold prices are holding steady near a two-week high early on Tuesday, supported by a weaker dollar even as the risk sentiment in markets picks up. At the time of writing, GOLD is trading at a little above $1,909.

The US dollar dipped and the risk-on sentiment in markets was triggered after US President Donald Trump was discharged from the hospital and returned to the White House. Markets were trading cautious since late last week on the news that Trump and his wife had tested positive for coronavirus, but news of his discharge eased some tensions.

While Trump’s return weakened gold prices, hopes for progress towards finalizing the next round of fiscal stimulus measures in the US are supporting the safe haven appeal of the yellow metal. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin are continuing discussions towards finalizing the bill before the presidential election.

Gold is also enjoying support from a deterioration in the economic outlook for the Eurozone on account of a resurgence in coronavirus cases. Several cities in Europe have been forced to bring back restrictions, impacting businesses and consumer confidence, in a bid to contain the spread of the virus once again.

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Arslan Butt
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Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics.His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker.His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.

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