World gold prices entered a new trading week after recording the third consecutive strong week of increase, surpassing the 4,600 USD/ounce mark. However, after a breakthrough increase, the focus of the market in the coming days will not only be on price movements, but also on a series of important US economic data that may affect interest rate expectations and the trend of precious metals.
In the past week, gold prices were supported by many intertwined factors, from the weakening USD, concerns about the US public debt situation to developments in the bond market. The move related to the long-term government bond repurchase has caused bond yields to decrease in the short term, prompting cash flow to turn to gold as a defensive asset.
Spot gold prices at one point surpassed the threshold of 4,600 USD/ounce, closing the week at a high after increasing by more than 5%. This is a notable increase, helping the gold market consolidate a positive trend in the short term.
Stepping into the new week, investors will focus on monitoring a series of important economic information to assess the health of the US economy as well as the ability to adjust monetary policy of the US Federal Reserve (Fed).
Opening the trading week were data related to consumer confidence and the housing market. These indicators may provide more signals about people's spending in the context of interest rates maintaining high levels for a long time.
The focus of attention will be in midweek with a series of important data including the core consumer spending price index (PCE) in July, Q2 GDP growth data and the report on durable goods orders. In which, PCE is considered one of the important inflation measures, which can directly affect expectations about when the Fed adjusts interest rates.
If data shows that inflationary pressure continues to cool down, the market may increase expectations that the Fed will soon ease monetary policy. This scenario often drives gold prices as the opportunity cost of holding non-performing assets decreases.
Conversely, if US economic data shows that the economy still maintains strength, bond yields and the USD may recover, putting pressure on gold's upward momentum.
The event that the market is particularly interested in next week is Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh's speech at the Jackson Hole conference. Investors will look for new signals about monetary policy orientation, especially in the context that the market is expecting the Fed to change its interest rate stance in the near future.
In addition, labor market data such as the number of unemployment claims, the adjustment report on job standards and the consumer sentiment index will also be monitored to assess the US economic outlook.
After a strong rally, gold prices are still receiving support from safe-haven demand and instability related to US finances. However, the market may experience corrections as investors wait for clearer signals from economic data and monetary policy.
The diễn biến of the USD, US bond yields and messages from the Fed will continue to be decisive factors in the direction of gold prices in the new trading week.
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The article updates the developments of the gold market, not investment recommendations. Investors need to carefully consider risk factors before making a decision.
