Summary:
Gold prices fell amid improved risk sentiment; court ruled Trump’s tariffs exceeded authority; Chinese gold imports rose sharply.
Gold prices declined for a fourth consecutive session as risk sentiment improved. The metal had already shown weakness after Brussels said it would accelerate negotiations with Washington.
A federal court ruled Wednesday that Trump exceeded his authority with his reciprocal tariffs, dealing a blow to a major tenet of his economic agenda which has been roiling global markets.
The judges do not see a clear connection between emergency and tariffs in place. The Trump administration swiftly appealed the ruling Wednesday to the US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
Implementing tariffs typically requires congressional approval, but Trump chose to declare a national economic emergency to bypass it. Washington is having trade talks with several countries.
Trump's pivot to champion Nippon Steel bid to buy US Steel raises the prospect of fresh positive momentum for Japan. The Asian country tariffs bears the brunt of car tariffs.
Chinese gold imports hit an 11-month high in April as prices continued to surge to record levels. This came in the wake of the PBoC raising gold import quotas to meet surging demand.
A head and shoulders top pattern bodes ill for bullion's rally. A push below $3,230 is more likely than not as Nvidia's earnings beat could also dent safe-haven demand.
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