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May 20, 2025 6:38 AM - Parth Sanghvi
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Gold prices declined in early Asian trading Tuesday, snapping a brief rebound as rate cuts by China and Australia lifted equities and dampened demand for safe-haven assets.
Spot gold fell 0.6% to $3,211.65/oz
Gold futures for June delivery dropped 0.6% to $3,213.67/oz
(as of 01:40 ET / 05:40 GMT)
Rate cuts by the People's Bank of China and the Reserve Bank of Australia were intended to stimulate sluggish economic growth. The cuts sparked a rally in Asian equities, increasing investor appetite for risk assets and reducing interest in safe havens like gold.
For investors tracking commodity trends amid macroeconomic policy shifts, the Commodities API provides daily insights on gold and other major commodities.
China's warning that the U.S. is undermining trade truce efforts via chip export controls added geopolitical tension. But this had limited market impact as investors chose to chase gains in equities over safety plays.
Gold had briefly rallied after Moody's downgraded the U.S. sovereign credit outlook, a move that raised concerns about U.S. debt sustainability. However, the metal's strength faded as the U.S. dollar and Wall Street showed resilience overnight.
Those tracking broader economic developments that can influence commodity prices may find the Economics Calendar API useful to stay ahead of key announcements.
Despite the short-term pressure, concerns flagged by the Reserve Bank of Australia over slowing global growth and lingering trade risks continue to support the long-term bullish case for gold.
As central banks worldwide shift toward monetary easing, gold could remain a hedge against currency devaluation and economic instability.
Bottom Line:
While today's decline reflects short-term shifts in risk appetite, macroeconomic uncertainties and geopolitical risks still underpin long-term gold strength. Investors may see the current dip as a consolidation within a broader bullish trend.
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