Soft U.S. Data Pushes Gold to Two-Week High

Gold prices reached a two-week high on Thursday due to weak U.S. economic data boosting expectations of Fed rate cuts later this year, along with global election uncertainties. Spot gold rose 0.3% to $2,333.69 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures remained steady at $2,347.30. Market expectations of the Fed’s policy shift and persistent geopolitical tensions continue to support gold. Analysts maintain a positive outlook, targeting $2,500 per ounce by the end of 2024.