Gold: Commerzbank attributes ceasefire rally to movements in yields and interest rates
Gold Prices Surge Following Middle East Ceasefire
According to Carsten Fritsch from Commerzbank, gold prices soared by as much as 3%, reaching USD 4,855 per ounce after a 14-day truce was announced in the Middle East. Unlike its usual role as a safe haven, gold responded differently during this period of reduced tensions.
The rally in gold is attributed to a significant drop in oil prices, which has eased inflation concerns and led to expectations of softer interest rates. As a result, bond yields have declined, benefiting gold since it does not generate interest. The future trajectory of gold will depend on whether a lasting peace agreement is achieved.
Impact of Lower Yields and Central Bank Activity
Gold’s price increase was triggered by the announcement of the ceasefire, marking a departure from its typical safe-haven behavior during times of conflict resolution.
The sharp decrease in oil prices has contributed to reduced inflationary pressures, prompting expectations for fewer rate hikes in Europe and potentially earlier rate cuts in the United States.
Falling bond yields have further supported gold, as investors seek alternatives to interest-bearing assets. The sustainability of this trend depends on whether the peace holds or if tensions resume in the coming weeks.
Central Bank Gold Reserves: China and Turkey
In March, the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) expanded its gold reserves for the seventeenth month in a row, reaching 74.38 million ounces—an increase of 160,000 ounces from February.
By contrast, Turkey’s central bank saw its gold reserves shrink by roughly 120 tons during the latter half of March, including a drop of 69 tons in the final week. This reduction far outweighs the modest increase reported by China.
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