VanEck Merk Gold Trust

OUNZ

Börsenwert 2,69 Mrd. $

Gold prices staged a late-week recovery after coming under heavy pressure from hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data, rising Treasury yields, and a firmer dollar, as falling bond yields and reduced expectations for an October Federal Reserve rate hike helped the precious metal recover much of its losses.

Spot gold prices were near steady and spot silver prices were lower in late U.S. trading Friday, as sharply higher crude oil prices and a modest rebound in Treasury yields offset support from a weaker U.S. dollar and renewed safe-haven demand.

Gold holds above key support for a third consecutive week as improving weekly price structure raises the prospect of an upside breakout.

Gold heads into the coming week with investors focused on the health of the U.S. economy and the Federal Reserve's interest-rate outlook, as housing, employment and business activity data could drive volatility across precious metals markets.

Rising Treasury yields put additional pressure on gold markets.

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Gold rebounds from its $4,000 demand zone for a second week as falling real Treasury yields support buyers despite persistent U.S. inflation.

Gold tests its $4,000–$4,200 demand zone as falling Treasury yields offer potential relief, while persistent inflation keeps the recovery uncertain.

Spot gold prices were near steady and spot silver prices were modestly higher in early U.S. trading Friday, as a softer dollar and lower Treasury yields on the week continued to support precious metals following Thursday's rebound.

Gold (XAUUSD) and silver price forecast: Fed rate path and 6.3% PPI steer metals as gold holds $4,176 and eyes $4,201, while silver tests $57.86 resistance.