Geopolitical conflict, bank failures, and the Federal Reserve’s pivot away from raising interest rates were some of the stories that drove gold prices to all-time highs in 2023. By looking back at the biggest financial news stories in 2023, we may gain insight into the major factors that could affect gold in 2024.
“As we saw how much of a lift the price of gold obtained from expectations of rate cuts in 2023, we could well see significant gains in 2024 when central banks actually start loosening their policies.”
— Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst at City Index
What were the biggest news stories of 2023, and what do they mean for 2024?
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Related headlines from around the web:
- Bloomberg: “How Geopolitics Might Crash a 2024 Soft Landing”
- Fox Business: “Will the Federal Reserve cut interest rates in 2024?”
- Barron's: “Investors Shouldn’t Ignore Gold’s 2023 Rally. Why 2024 Could Bring More Gains.”
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