2 April 2024
Gold prices have continued to rise for the sixth consecutive day, nearing the record highs set just the day before, around $2,265-$2,266. This surge is happening against a backdrop of increasing doubts about the Federal Reserve’s potential to lower interest rates three times within the year, spurred by positive U.S. manufacturing data. Additionally, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are dampening investors’ willingness to engage with riskier assets, further boosting gold’s appeal as a safe-haven asset amidst a stronger U.S. dollar and a generally softer risk sentiment in the market.