Gold prices advance on hope for US stimulus aid

  • Date: 29-Dec-2020
  • Source: Gulf Today
  • Sector:Economy
  • Country:Middle East
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Gold prices advance on hope for US stimulus aid

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Ilya Spivak, DailyFX currency strategist said, "while a weaker dollar has supported gold, the metal is going to have a hard time finding a supportive narrative given much of the good news - passing US stimulus, a Brexit deal - looks priced in while a resurgent pandemic may drive haven dollar buying."

Gold serves as a shield against inflation, it rose by more than 23% this year.

Silver rose 0.5% to $26.28 an ounce. Platinum climbed 0.8% to $1,039.66 and palladium was up 1.5% at $2,359.18.