Oil 5 month high.
Copper 14 week high.
Silver 2 year high.
Gold record high.Central banks are seeking support from taxpayers due to eating losses from QE.
Priceless.
— Gold Telegraph ⚡ (@GoldTelegraph_) April 4, 2024
"Is it possible – that the Fed actually caused inflation by holding interest rates artificially low while creating money out of thin air to finance Government spending?"
Ancient Astronaut Theorists say YES
— StockCats (@RealStockCats) April 4, 2024
Gold Prices Soar to Unprecedented Heights Amid Anticipation of Fed Rate Cuts
Gold prices reached a new zenith on Monday, continuing their upward trajectory fueled by expectations of a U.S. Federal Reserve rate cut and the enduring allure of gold as a haven during uncertain times. The spot price of gold climbed 0.6%, reaching $2,245.79 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures surged over 1% to $2,266.39 per ounce. Joseph Cavatoni, a market strategist at the World Gold Council, described this as a thrilling time for gold, attributing the rally to growing investor confidence in the anticipated Federal Reserve cuts. Market observers are keenly anticipating rate reductions by the U.S. Federal Reserve, possibly in May or June, further stoking the bullish sentiment in the gold market.
Rosenberg Forecasts Gold to Hit Unprecedented $3,000
David Rosenberg, the founder and president of Rosenberg Research, forecasts a significant rise in gold prices, potentially reaching $3,000 or more. Despite gold facing a potential loss in its current session, Rosenberg’s optimism is not solely based on the Federal Reserve’s actions. He points to a combination of factors fueling this upward trend: an upcoming easing cycle, global economic growth weakening, and inflation nearing the end of its decline. Rosenberg believes these elements will serve as strong tailwinds, propelling gold to new heights in the near future.
Einhorn’s Outlook: Few Federal Rate Cuts and a Strong Case for Gold
Hedge fund manager David Einhorn, speaking at the Sohn Investment Conference in New York, expressed his view that inflation is picking up pace again, contrary to what many investors might think. Citing recent U.S. data, including a 2.8% rise in the core personal consumption expenditures price index for February—which overshoots the Federal Reserve’s 2% target—Einhorn argues that reducing inflation will be more challenging than anticipated. Despite expectations, he predicts the Federal Reserve might enact fewer than three interest rate cuts this year, if any at all. Given these inflation concerns, Einhorn has significantly increased his investment in gold.
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