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Gold and silver are poised for a week of heightened volatility as investors await key inflation data and a speech from Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, according to Kitco News. Bullion prices rallied sharply this week, with gold breaking above $4,500 an ounce after Wednesday’s Treasury buyback announcement and trading above $4,600 on Friday afternoon. Silver held above $69 an ounce and touched the $70 level, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar, fading expectations for a September Fed rate hike, and concerns over the U.S. fiscal outlook.
The economic calendar begins quietly on Monday, with attention turning Tuesday to the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index and New Home Sales. These indicators will offer signals on how elevated borrowing costs and persistent inflation are affecting households. Weakness could reinforce expectations that the Fed will remain on hold in September, while stronger readings might suggest economic resilience.
Wednesday brings the heaviest data concentration, including the Core PCE Price Index, the second estimate of second-quarter GDP, and Durable Goods Orders. Core PCE, the Fed’s preferred inflation measure, will be closely watched; a subdued reading could support patience among policymakers. The GDP revision follows an advance estimate of 1.5% annualized growth, down from 2.1% in the first quarter. Durable goods orders will provide insight into business investment and manufacturing demand.
Thursday’s weekly jobless claims remain a timely labor market gauge. Initial claims fell to 206,000 last week, indicating limited layoffs despite softer hiring signals elsewhere.
The week’s main event is Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Friday morning speech at the Kansas City Fed’s Jackson Hole symposium. Markets will look for clues on the timing of the Fed’s next move, as Warsh has avoided explicit forward guidance since taking office. His characterization of inflation, labor conditions, and risks will be scrutinized ahead of the September FOMC meeting.
Friday also features the preliminary annual benchmark revision to nonfarm payrolls, which could reveal whether previously reported employment figures were overstated or understated. A materially softer revision could influence Fed policy expectations. The week concludes with the University of Michigan’s final Consumer Sentiment reading for August, after the preliminary index fell to 51.0 from 55.2 in July, with year-ahead inflation expectations rising to 4.3%.
For precious metals, the data will be interpreted through their implications for Fed policy. Softer inflation, weaker consumer data, or a downward payroll revision could reinforce expectations of unchanged rates and support gold. Conversely, stronger growth, persistent inflation, or a hawkish message from Warsh could revive rate-hike expectations and create headwinds for gold and silver.
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