The gold price is languishing just below $1,600 in a market where volatility seems to be decreasing, at least temporarily. There are no clear directional signals in this phase as gold is facing a mixed set of fundamentals. Investors are worried by the possibility that central banks will reduce their purchases, while also jewellery and industrial demand could decline. They are unsure that investment demand will grow enough to offset this loss. As mentioned in previous reports, one factor that doesn’t yet seem to be fully priced into the markets is the huge liquidity input that central banks are preparing, and this could be a supportive element for the bullion price in the next few months.
