Sixteen states sue Trump over border wall emergency. Is it good or bad for the yellow metal?

Both the WGC and LBMA published outlooks for the global economy and gold market in 2019. Who is right?

Do not expect higher gold prices due to the surge in inflation or dovish revolution within the Federal Open Market Committee.

The effect could be temporary, it’s true, but the post-midterm era should be a better time for gold.

June was hot for the central banks. The Federal Reserve lifted the federal funds rate for the second time this year, while the European Central Bank announced that it would end its bond purchase program by the end of 2018.

The recent Fed’s monetary policy statement did not bring good news for the gold market.

An irresponsible U.S. fiscal policy seems to be the only bullish gold’s driver in operation right now.

The current renewal of the Syrian conflict shouldn’t significantly affect gold prices.

The elevated anxiety about a military conflict about Syria could provide a short-term support for the price of gold.

There is a risk that the Fed’s forecast will be more aggressive, but the fears of a hawkish revolution may be a bit overblown.

The Italian election could affect the gold market via two channels.

Gold didn’t offer a hedge against stock market turmoil. Instead, it shared with equities the fears against a more hawkish Fed and moved alongside stocks.