Gold Prices Edge Higher Amid Fed Policy Uncertainty and Escalating Trade Tension
Author: @aljif7
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Date: Thursday 10 July 2025
Category: Finances
After Markets in Asia, Gold is showing up a green dandless, reflecting events from America.
GOLD-Futures is at 3,314 at the moment of this post.
Gold Prices Edge Higher Amid Fed Policy Uncertainty and Escalating Trade Tensions/Tariffs
Gold prices rose modestly on Thursday, with futures climbing 0.2% to $3,329.50 per troy ounce, as markets reacted to the latest insights from the Federal Reserve's June policy meeting and renewed trade tensions fueled by fresh U.S. tariff announcements.
The uptick in gold was driven by a combination of factors: a divided Federal Reserve, growing speculation over potential rate cuts later this year, and a weaker U.S. dollar—all contributing to renewed interest in the precious metal as a safe-haven asset.
Minutes from the Fed’s June meeting revealed deepening divisions among officials regarding the future path of interest rates. While some policymakers remain cautious about inflation, others are increasingly open to cutting rates if cooling inflation data continues. According to Linh Tran, market analyst at XS.com:
"If inflation data continues to cool, the likelihood of a Fed rate cut in September will become clearer, potentially weighing on the dollar and paving the way for further gold upside."
At the same time, President Trump’s announcement of new tariff rates has reignited concerns over global trade tensions, adding another layer of uncertainty to the economic outlook. These tariffs are expected to push up import costs, potentially reigniting inflationary pressures and slowing global growth.
This volatile mix of monetary policy uncertainty and rising protectionism is reinforcing gold’s traditional role as a hedge against macroeconomic instability. A weaker dollar also makes gold cheaper for holders of other currencies, boosting demand.
As geopolitical and economic risks mount, investors are once again turning to gold as a store of value. Linh Tran notes that “trade tensions continue to cloud the global economic growth outlook,” suggesting that gold could see sustained support in the months ahead.
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