{"id":56803,"date":"2026-08-20T02:23:17","date_gmt":"2026-08-20T02:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/uncategorized\/gold-falls-as-investors-wait-for-u-s-economic-data\/"},"modified":"2026-08-20T02:23:17","modified_gmt":"2026-08-20T02:23:17","slug":"gold-falls-as-investors-wait-for-u-s-economic-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/analysis\/gold-falls-as-investors-wait-for-u-s-economic-data\/","title":{"rendered":"Gold falls as investors wait for U.S. economic data"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key points<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Poll predicts platinum and palladium to stay below $1,000 in 2024<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>US GDP data expected at 1230 GMT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gold prices fell nearly 1% on Thursday as investors took profits ahead of key U.S. economic data. Spot gold dropped 0.9% to $2,377.29 per ounce by 0217 GMT, while U.S. gold futures declined 1.6% to $2,376.70.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Gold prices fall as investors await key U.S. economic data<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recent decline in gold prices seems driven by profit-taking. Investors are now waiting for the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) reading at 1230 GMT and personal consumption expenditure (PCE) data on Friday. These reports will help predict when the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/XAUUSD-VTMarkets-25July-1024x461.jpeg\" alt=\"The chart displays the XAU\/USD (Gold\/US Dollar) pair on a 4-hour interval, showing a downward trend of -0.93%. The price opened at 2397.41, closed at 2375.05, with a high of 2401.25 and a low of 2366.8. The moving averages (5, 10, 20, 30) suggest a recent downward trend following a prior peak. The MACD (26, 16, 9) histogram displays negative bars, indicating bearish momentum. The trading volume shows several spikes, suggesting increased trading activity at specific points. This chart reflects a bearish outlook for gold prices\" class=\"wp-image-14331\" style=\"width:1450px;height:auto\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><em>See: Gold sees a decline, trading at 2375.05 as seen on the <a href=\"https:\/\/vtmarketsapp.onelink.me\/CD7D\/240525WA\">VT Markets app<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traders <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/business\/status\/1811271947935752482\">expect the Federal Reserve to cut rates in September<\/a>. Lower interest rates make gold more attractive since it does not pay interest. If the PCE data shows slowing inflation, it could support the case for a September rate cut, possibly boosting gold prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The US&#39; June CPI report, to be published Thursday, is expected to bolster the case for a Federal Reserve interest-rate cut in September <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/p1DoV7XCi1\">https:\/\/t.co\/p1DoV7XCi1<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bloomberg (@business) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/business\/status\/1811271947935752482?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 11, 2024<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Gold may rise as platinum and palladium lag amid market uncertainty<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Gold prices may reach new highs in the coming months, while platinum and palladium are expected to stay below $1,000 per ounce in 2024. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/analysis\/dollar-eases-as-biden-withdraws-reelection-bid-yuan-remains-steady-after-rate-cut\/\">Ongoing election-related uncertainty<\/a> and geopolitical threats could add market volatility, prompting investors to seek safe-haven assets like gold.<br><br><strong>Also read: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/blog\/education\/4-reasons-why-traders-flock-to-safe-haven-gold-during-global-political-tensions\/\">4 reasons why traders flock to safe-haven gold during global political tensions<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other metals also saw declines. Spot silver fell 2.8% to $28.18 per ounce, platinum eased 0.8% to $940.40, and palladium slipped 1.5% to $918.63.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Investors should monitor the upcoming economic data closely, as it will influence market expectations and strategies. 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