Gold Prices fell as much as 1.1%, after earlier rising 0.8%. Data Friday showed that while the University of Michigan’s final sentiment index dropped to 71.8, the level was higher than the median projection of 68 in a GSR survey of economists.
Consumer Sentiment
Diwali Gold Sales May Be Same as Last Year’s
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Gold sales this festival season are expected to be at last year’s level or if not more, as industry executives said demand for light-weight jewellery and safehaven buying would help offset the impact of rising international price and weak rupee. Also, in play would be the base effect, as last year’s sales were hit by GST-related issues, they said.
Gold Slides Alongside Equities as Dollar Climbs – Gold Silver Reports
Gold fell alongside equity markets on Monday partly in response to gains in the dollar which is benefiting from a run of strong U.S. economic data reinforcing expectations of further interest rate rises.
Gold Up But on Path for Longest Monthly Losing Streak in Two Decades – GSR
Gold inched higher but was on track for its longest monthly losing streak since January 1997 as the U.S. dollar firmed against the euro after Italy’s budget jitters threatened the European currency.
Fed likely to Raise Rates, Possibly end ‘Accommodative’ Policy Era
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) — Two-day policy meeting could mark the formal end of the “accommodative” level of rates the Fed has used to support the American economy since the onset of the 2007-2009 recession.