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Gold Price News: Gold price nears all-time high
Dr. Mathias Kunze
Senior Consultant in Commercial and Tax Law
3 min.
Published on: 16.10.2024 | 16:38 EET

Today's gold price and important market developments from 16.10.2024 in the live ticker
Source: ChatGPT (OpenAI)
Gold price rises to 2,683 USD – Recovery at a high level
Today, the gold price reached 2,683 USD per troy ounce, which represents a further increase and an approach to the historic all-time high of over 2,700 USD, which was reached at the end of September 2020. The gold price has continued to stabilize after the recent market correction and is showing a bullish trend. This strong performance is being driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions and an unstable economic situation. Analysts are now closely monitoring whether the gold price will retest the USD 2,700 mark in the coming days.
Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty are supporting the gold price
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East – particularly between Israel and Iran – and the continuing crisis in Ukraine remain key drivers of gold demand. Gold is traditionally preferred as a safe haven in times of geopolitical uncertainty. These tensions continue to drive prices higher as investors use the precious metal as a hedge against unpredictable global risks.
Technical analysis: New resistance levels in sight
With the price of gold reaching USD 2,683, it is currently testing important technical levels. If the price breaks through the psychological barrier of USD 2,700, this could lead to a further upward surge, while support at USD 2,658 continues to be seen as a solid base for pullbacks. The current volatility makes the gold market a particularly dynamic environment.
Outlook: Is a new all-time high on the horizon?
The combination of geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty suggests that the gold price could continue to rise in the coming days. Should the current rally continue, it is possible that the price could rise above USD 2,700 and possibly reach new all-time highs. Investors should continue to monitor developments in the Middle East and important economic data from the US, which could have a strong short-term impact on the market.
Dr. Mathias Kunze
Senior Consultant in Commercial and Tax Law
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