Kitco
16 Jul 2026, 13:44 UTC · 1h ago
Gold and silver fall as Fed-rate relief fades after data - Kitco AM Report
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Kitco
16 Jul 2026, 13:44 UTC · 1h ago
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U.S. retail sales rose 0.2% in June and initial jobless claims fell to a 10-week low of 208,000, signaling economic resilience. — Stronger-than-expected economic data reduces the immediate likelihood of aggressive Fed rate cuts and puts upward pressure on Treasury yields.
-0.60Military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz have escalated with U.S. strikes in northern Iran and ongoing Iranian attacks on U.S.-allied targets. — Geopolitical instability typically boosts risk appetite for safe-haven assets like gold and increases crude oil prices.
+0.50Spot gold and silver prices fell sharply, with gold breaking below the $4,000 level and silver breaking below the $57.15 demand zone. — The breach of key technical support levels suggests a shift in momentum toward bears for precious metals.
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Treasury yields and the U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) have trended higher following the recent economic data. — Higher yields and a stronger dollar increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold.
-0.30June headline CPI fell 0.4% and final-demand PPI fell 0.3%. — Softer inflation data provides a fundamental floor for precious metals by suggesting a long-term easing of price pressures.
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