Precious metals

Outlook for each metal varies depending on market conditions, say analysts

The metal remains on track for a second weekly gain despite pulling back on Aug 13 from a 10-week high

Fed policymakers will likely feel little fresh urgency to raise interest rates in September after Wednesday’s data shows inflation cooled

The modest gains on Wednesday take the metal above the 100-day moving average

They can now purchase these metals starting from a minimum of 0.01 ounce

Markets are now fully pricing in a single US rate increase by the end of 2026

Despite a 0.6% decline, spot gold is headed for a 0.6% weekly rise

Singapore’s second-quarter bullion demand climbs 6% year on year amid geopolitical uncertainty, softer prices

Gold has largely hovered around US$4,000 an ounce since late June, which some traders see as a key support level