Gold
Gold bounces back as US dollar cools slightly against Euro
Gold prices improved after slipping below $1,080, after the US Dollar continued its rally, getting support from Friday’s updates on the Q4 US GDP, which rose 5.7% to beat market expectations, and the Chicago PMI (Purchasing Managers Index), which increased to 61.5 from 58.7 in December, signalling higher industrial activity in the Midwest.
The greenback eased 0.4% against the euro today, cooling off after the surge and propping up gold, which is seen as an alternative investment to the US currency. The yellow metal’s appeal as an inflation hedge increased last week after the Federal Reserve decided to leave the interest rates at near zero.
Gold improved to US$1,085/oz, while other precious metals followed with silver and platinum climbing to US$16.37/oz and US$1,520/oz respectively.
The yellow metal has been in selling mode so far this year as holdings in the largest gold back exchange fund SPDR fell 1.9% to 1,111 tonnes during the previous month compared to growth of 8.1% in January 2009.
Miners were mixed with silver and platinum focused stocks making gains, while gold producers retreated.
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