XAU\/USD<\/a> is trading $2912.70, up $14.21 or +0.49%.<\/p>\nTrump\u2019s Tariff Moves Drive Gold Demand<\/h2>\n Gold\u2019s strength is being fueled by uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump\u2019s aggressive trade policies. Since returning to office, Trump has introduced new tariffs and hinted at further reciprocal measures against countries that impose duties on U.S. goods. This disruption to global trade is stoking economic concerns and sending investors into gold as a hedge against uncertainty.<\/p>\n
According to analysts at Commerzbank, central bank demand continues to underpin gold, even in the absence of fresh buying data. Additionally, heightened risk-off sentiment is keeping gold well-supported, with traders factoring in the potential for more trade-related volatility in the months ahead.<\/p>\n
Fed Rate Cut Speculation Adds to Bullion\u2019s Strength<\/h2>\n Investors are also eyeing the U.S. Federal Reserve\u2019s upcoming January meeting minutes for insights into future monetary policy. Market expectations for a Fed rate cut in 2025 have strengthened, especially after last week\u2019s weaker-than-expected U.S. retail sales data. Lower interest rates tend to boost gold\u2019s appeal by reducing the opportunity cost of holding the non-yielding asset.<\/p>\n
\u201cPrice gains are also supported by growing expectations that the Fed will cut rates in 2025,\u201d said Ricardo Evangelista, senior analyst at ActivTrades. If rate-cut bets gain further traction, it could provide an additional tailwind for gold prices.<\/p>\n
Goldman Sachs Raises Gold Price Target to $3,100<\/h2>\n Goldman Sachs has lifted its year-end price target for gold to $3,100 per ounce, up from a previous forecast of $2,890. The bank cites \u201cstructurally higher\u201d central bank demand and increased speculative positioning as key drivers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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[ad_1] At 11:39 GMT, XAU\/USD is trading $2912.70, up $14.21 or +0.49%. Trump\u2019s Tariff Moves Drive Gold Demand Gold\u2019s strength is being fueled by uncertainty surrounding President Donald Trump\u2019s aggressive trade policies. Since returning to office, Trump has introduced new tariffs and hinted at further reciprocal measures against countries that impose duties on U.S. goods. This disruption to global trade is stoking economic concerns and sending investors into gold as a hedge against uncertainty. According to analysts at Commerzbank, central bank demand continues to underpin gold, even in the absence of fresh buying data. Additionally, heightened risk-off sentiment is keeping gold well-supported, with traders factoring in the potential for more trade-related volatility in the months ahead. Fed Rate Cut Speculation Adds to Bullion\u2019s Strength Investors are also eyeing the U.S. Federal Reserve\u2019s upcoming January meeting minutes for insights into future monetary policy. Market expectations for a Fed rate cut in 2025 have strengthened, especially after last week\u2019s weaker-than-expected U.S. retail sales data. Lower interest rates tend to boost gold\u2019s appeal by reducing the opportunity cost of holding the non-yielding asset. \u201cPrice gains are also supported by growing expectations that the Fed will cut rates in 2025,\u201d said Ricardo Evangelista, senior analyst at ActivTrades. If rate-cut bets gain further traction, it could provide an additional tailwind for gold prices. Goldman Sachs Raises Gold Price Target to $3,100 Goldman Sachs has lifted its year-end price target for gold to $3,100 per ounce, up from a previous forecast of $2,890. The bank cites \u201cstructurally higher\u201d central bank demand and increased speculative positioning as key drivers. [ad_2]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":35288,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[45],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-35287","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-financas"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t