Gold Hits 6-Month High Ahead Of Fed Minutes Release — Why Experts See A Bright 2023 For Bullion

Zinger Key Points
  • Spot gold was trading higher by 0.98% at $1,841.55 per ounce at the time of writing.
  • The yellow metal registered a pretty flat performance in 2022.
  • The SPDR Gold Trust posted a 0.78% return in the last year, while the iShares Gold Trust returned 0.96%.

Ahead of the release of the Federal Reserve's December policy meeting minutes on Wednesday, gold prices hit a six-month high, albeit in thin trading. Spot gold was trading higher by 0.98% at $1,841.55 per ounce at the time of writing.

The dollar index fell 0.1%, making greenback-priced bullion more attractive for overseas buyers, reported Reuters.

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Gold is one of the best hedges against inflation and economic uncertainties, but in a higher interest rate environment, the opportunity cost of holding gold is high as the commodity does not yield interest.

The yellow metal registered a pretty flat performance in 2022. The SPDR Gold Trust GLD posted a return of just 0.78% in the last year while the iShares Gold Trust IAU returned 0.96%.

Expert Take: However, experts have been positive on gold this year. Robert Kiyosaki, the author of "Rich Dad, Poor Dad" tweeted his forecasts for the yellow metal and silver for 2023. 

“I became a gold bug in 1972. I was a Marine pilot in Vietnam flying behind enemy lines hoping to buy gold at a discount because the mine was in enemy hands. Found out the price of gold is the same all over the world. I predict silver going to $75 and gold to $3,800 in 2023,” he said.

Ole Hansen, head of commodity strategy at Saxo Bank, said in a note the dollar and yield movements would be a key focus for the gold market, according to the Reuters report. 

“The de-dollarization seen by several central banks last year, when a record amount of gold was bought, look set to continue, thereby providing a soft floor under the market,” Hansen said.

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