The price of gold has reached a new all-time high, with spot gold surpassing $2,525 per ounce this morning. This unprecedented increase has surged in value, meaning that a standard bar of gold is now worth more than a staggering $1 million. The previous record high was set just last Friday, but the market has continued to push gold prices even higher.
Analysts attribute this latest price hike to several factors. Some point to China’s central bank issuing new import quotas, while others suggest that expectations of cuts to US interest rates have played a significant role. As the appeal of alternative assets such as bonds and cash diminishes, investors are turning to gold as a safe haven.
Throughout the year, gold has been in high demand for various reasons. Central banks, particularly the People’s Bank of China, have increased their gold purchases. Analyst John Meyer at SP Angel noted that Chinese exporters and traders have been eagerly buying yuan and likely gold in anticipation of further US dollar weakness. Meyer also highlighted that the Chinese buying spree was fueled by the PBoC’s crackdown on local government bond buying and troubles in the Chinese property market, leading investors to view gold as a preferred savings instrument.
The market eagerly awaits comments from the Jackson Hole meeting, where Fed governors are expected to discuss the potential for rate cuts. Traders are speculating that Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell may hint at the levels of future rate cuts, prompting them to “load up on gold and bonds” in advance of the symposium, according to Meyer.
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, stated, “The recent demand boom can be put down to growing expectations that the US Fed is set to cut interest rates in the coming months. Add in central bank buying, demand for portfolio hedges, and global uncertainty; it’s been a recipe for strong demand over the year.”
With gold prices having already risen over 21% so far in 2024, UBS forecasts that prices could reach $2,600 an ounce by the end of the year. As the global economic landscape continues to shift and investors seek stability, gold remains a shining beacon of value in uncertain times.
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