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Spot Gold prices slipped on Wednesday despite the weakness in the dollar

March 11, 2010, Thursday, 10:17 GMT | 05:17 EST | 15:47 IST | 18:17 SGT
Contributed by Angel Broking


By Amar Singh, Reena Walia Nair (Angel Broking)

 

MARKET RECAP

 

Spot Gold prices slipped on Wednesday despite the weakness in the dollar avoiding the normal relationship of trading inversely with the greenback. The yellow metal prices touched a low of $1102.85 yesterday.  The dollar index traded on a volatile note touching a high of 80.86 but wiped out earlier gains as investors turned towards high-yielding and riskier assets

 

 

OUTLOOK

 

The US is expected to announce economic data on unemployment claims and trade balance. Unemployment claims are expected to decline. If unemployment decreases, it may boost investor confidence in economic recovery and investors may buy high- yielding and riskier investments.


We expect the dollar to weaken on the back of risk appetite in the financial markets. This may help the gold prices to gain back.