
Investing.com – With another day of gains in gold and silver futures, the Swiss group Julius Baer has decided to change its outlook on commodities to constructive. The group now believes that both metals have the potential for further increases, as stated in a note sent to clients and the market on Friday morning.
The group mentioned that, in addition to U.S. monetary policy, the gold market is still dominated by Asia. "We have to recognize that the region's willingness to pay for gold as a hedge against economic and geopolitical risks appears even greater than we expected," said Carsten Menke, head of next-generation research at Julius Baer.
Weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data have revived hopes for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve (Fed, the U.S. central bank), boosting gold and silver prices. This could "be the missing incentive for safe-haven seekers in the Western world to return to the markets," he added.
Central banks have been buying gold more for geopolitical reasons than economic ones, according to Julius Baer. In China, for example, there is a desire to reduce dependence on the U.S. dollar – important for avoiding potential sanctions.
The People's Bank of China is believed to be responsible for at least 30% to 50% of all central bank purchases over the past two years. Although it shows signs of being price-sensitive, "its willingness to pay has increased as gold prices rise," notes Julius Baer. It is expected that other monetary authorities will follow the same steps, moving away from the U.S. dollar.
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