PRECIOUS-Gold supported by trade tensions ahead of US inflation data
By Brijesh Patel
July 15 (Reuters) - Gold prices rose on Tuesday with global trade tensions supporting demand for safe-haven assets, and investors awaiting U.S. inflation data due later in the day that could give clues on the Federal Reserve's interest rate path.
Spot gold XAU= gained 0.5% to $3,359.01 per ounce, as of 0635 GMT. U.S. gold futures GCcv1 rose 0.3% to $3,368.20.
"Gold has shown in the past that it is an asset of choice when tariff tensions are ratcheted up, and the precious metal's move towards $3,350 is evidence of this pattern playing out again," KCM Trade Chief Market Analyst Tim Waterer said.
"However, higher treasury yields and USD appreciation have created headwinds... For gold to make further progress towards $3,400, a pullback in the USD or treasury yields may be required in the absence of heightened geopolitical events." US/ USD/
U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday threatened to impose a 30% tariff on imports from Mexico and the European Union starting on August 1, if they failed to reach a trade deal.
Meanwhile, the U.S. consumer price data for June is due at 1230 GMT on Tuesday.
Economists polled by Reuters expect headline inflation to increase to 2.7% on an annual basis, up from 2.4% in the prior month. Core inflation is expected to rise to 3.0%, from 2.8%.
Trump on Monday renewed his attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, saying interest rates should be at 1% or lower. Markets are pricing in 50 basis points of rate cuts by year-end, with the first reduction expected in September. FEDWATCH
Gold, often considered a safe-haven asset during times of economic uncertainties, tends to do well in a low interest rate environment.
Elsewhere, spot silver XAG= rose 0.5% to $38.32 per ounce, after hitting its highest level since September 2011 on Monday.
"Silver is benefiting from supply concerns and growing industrial demand. Also, gold's rise over the past 18 months has had investors looking elsewhere for value and silver has been one of the metals to rise as a result," Waterer said.
Platinum XPT= climbed 1.1% to $1,379.22 and palladium XPD= gained 0.5% to $1,200.01.
Spot silver price in USD per oz
Spot gold price in USD per oz
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