Gold Makes Gains as US Congress Passes $900 Billion Stimulus

Arslan Butt•Tuesday, December 22, 2020•1 min read

Gold prices are climbing higher on Tuesday after the US Congress finally passed the $900 billion coronavirus relief package after months of delay, negotiations and uncertainty. At the time of writing, GOLD is trading at a little above $1,877.

The safe haven appeal of gold received a boost as the relief package awaits Senate’s approval and becomes one step closer to rolling out more financial aid that can support the US economy. Increased fiscal stimulus weakens the currency and increases the appeal of safe haven assets as it drives investor confidence lower.

News of the next round of fiscal stimulus measures in the US has helped gold recover from the steep losses it experienced over the previous session when the US dollar had turned stronger against its major peers. Reports about the latest strain of coronavirus has sent investors towards the greenback, which shares a negative correlation with the yellow metal, which resulted in gold prices falling by around 1.3% on Monday.

Meanwhile, uncertainties about the economic impact of the latest strain of coronavirus discovered in the UK are also keeping gold prices supported for now. There are fresh fears among traders that the UK and other countries, especially across Europe, could impose tighter lockdowns and restrictions which could further damage their economies.

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Arslan Butt

Index & Commodity Analyst

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.