Dubai: Gold Prices Open Higher In Early Trade

Among the other variants, 22K, 21K and 18K were selling higher at Dh293.5, Dh284 and Dh243.5 per gram, respectively.

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Globally, spot gold stood at $2,616.45 per ounce as markets were closed in most of the countries around the world due to the Christmas holiday.

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Gold posted notable moves last week following the US Federal Reserve's decision of a 25-basis-point rate cut, coupled with a more cautious stance going forward, hinting at only two additional cuts in 2025 amid renewed inflation fears. This decision prompted the yellow metal to test the resistance range near the $2,600 level before finding support and rebounding toward $2,620.

“These developments come against a backdrop of market concerns over the pace of inflation, and expansionary fiscal policy outlook – factors that have lent gold solid support. The precious metal is expected to remain within a comfortable sideways channel between $2,620 and $2,660 during the holiday period, aided by seasonally lower trading volumes,” said Ahmad Assiri, research strategist at Pepperstone.

“The aforementioned levels will be crucial for short-term price action. Gold could see further upside if inflationary worries intensify later on, or if the Fed signals a further shift in its rate path,” added Assiri.