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Gold Prices Remain Flat Amid China's Debt Market Support

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The gold market remained steady on Wednesday as China's support for Europe's debt markets tempered the demand for safe-harbor assets. The most actively traded gold contract on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange was flat, with a slight decline of 0.1% or $1.40 to $1,387.40 per troy ounce. The dollar's stability against the euro also kept gold prices from rising, as a stronger dollar typically repels buyers using foreign currencies. Meanwhile, investors were reportedly selling their gold positions to lock in profits ahead of the new year, with some citing the high returns of 27% since last year as a reason to cash in.

Key Takeaways:

  • Gold futures prices remained flat on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange, with a slight decline of 0.1% or $1.40 to $1,387.40 per troy ounce.
  • China's support for Europe's debt markets tempered the demand for safe-harbor assets like gold.
  • The dollar's stability against the euro kept gold prices from rising, as a stronger dollar typically repels buyers using foreign currencies.
  • Investors were reportedly selling their gold positions to lock in profits ahead of the new year, with some citing the high returns of 27% since last year as a reason to cash in.
  • George Gero, vice president at RBC Capital Markets Global Futures, stated that gold is "just going to follow other markets today" due to China's debt market support.
  • Dominic Cognata, broker with BCT Trading, noted that investors are "closing up their portfolios for the end of the year" and selling their gold positions.

Statistics:

  • Gold futures prices were down 0.1% or $1.40 to $1,387.40 per troy ounce on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange.
  • The dollar traded near steady against the euro, with the single European currency changing hands at $1.3091.
  • Gold prices were up around 27% since last year, prompting investors to cash in gains ahead of the new year.
  • The most actively traded gold contract on the Comex division of the New York Mercantile Exchange was for February delivery.

Sources:

  • Dow Jones Commodities News via Comtex
  • New York Mercantile Exchange (NYP)

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