A worker manages a one-kilogram gold bar at the YLG Bullion International Co. office in Bangkok, Thailand, on Friday, December 22, 2023. (Getty Images)


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Gold soared to a record high on Tuesday as investors grew increasingly optimistic about a potential interest rate cut in September. This surge in demand pushed gold futures up by 1.6%, closing at an unprecedented $2,467.80 per ounce, after reaching an intraday peak of $2,474.50. So far this year, gold prices have risen over 19%, showcasing strong market interest.
During the same session, spot gold also climbed 1.9%, hitting $2,468.68 an ounce. This marks a historic moment, being the highest price for gold since records began in 1968, not adjusted for inflation. Earlier in the year, gold had reached new heights before experiencing a pullback as concerns about sustained high interest rates dampened enthusiasm among investors. However, the recent release of softer inflation data from June and more dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell have changed the outlook. Currently, the market sees a 100% probability of a rate cut happening in September, according to the CME FedWatch tool.

Additionally, a weakening dollar has supported the rise in gold prices. Despite a recent rebound, the U.S. dollar had fallen to a five-week low, contributing to gold's appeal. UBS strategist Joni Teves noted that the continued interest in buying gold, especially on dips, reflects a strong positive sentiment towards the metal. This is likely why the market reacted swiftly to recent U.S. economic data and the expectations surrounding the Federal Reserve's actions.

Teves also mentioned that gold's price being above the significant $2,400 mark skews the risk toward further increases. With positioning remaining cautious, there’s room for investors to increase their gold holdings, especially given the global uncertainty.

In the first half of 2024, gold reached record levels due to a significant rise in demand from central banks. With growing geopolitical tensions, central banks are increasingly turning to gold as a safe haven asset. UBS reported that central bank purchases of gold are at their highest levels since the late 1960s. Many banks are reevaluating the safety of holding U.S. dollar and euro-denominated assets, especially in light of recent financial crises and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The positive momentum in gold also spilled over into gold mining stocks on Tuesday. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF rose by 3.4%, marking its fifth gain in six days. U.S.-listed shares of gold mining companies such as Harmony Gold and Gold Fields saw impressive increases, rising 16.1% and 6.3%, respectively.

Overall, the combination of favorable economic indicators, strategic central bank buying, and shifting investor sentiment has contributed to this remarkable surge in gold prices. As uncertainty looms in global markets, gold continues to shine as a preferred investment choice.

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