Gold Rises To All-Time Highs: Rate Cut Anticipation Drives Longest Winning Streak Since July 2000
Portfolio Pulse from Piero Cingari
Gold prices surged to a new all-time high, marking the longest winning streak since July 2000, driven by expectations of imminent interest rate cuts. The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) saw a 9% increase this week, while the SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) also hit record highs. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks and economic data have fueled speculations of rate cuts, positively impacting gold prices.
March 08, 2024 | 9:26 pm
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The VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX) experienced a 9% increase this week, its best performance in a year, driven by the surge in gold prices.
The GDX's performance is directly tied to the performance of gold mining companies. With gold prices reaching new highs, driven by expectations of interest rate cuts, gold mining companies, and consequently GDX, are likely to benefit in the short term.
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The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) reached new record highs, surpassing $2,150 per ounce, amid a favorable environment for gold driven by rate cut expectations.
GLD's performance is directly correlated with the price of gold. The anticipation of interest rate cuts, as indicated by economic data and Powell's remarks, has created a bullish environment for gold, leading to record highs for GLD.
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