Price of Gold in Worst Slump Since 1973!

The price of gold has just experienced its worst losing streak since 1973 as the U.S. dollar continued its rise.

Gold has been down for nine straight sessions, the worst since 1973 when it was down for 10 straight sessions.

U.S. gold for April delivery traded slightly higher after turning negative earlier Friday. It last traded above $1,152.

The metal was headed for its sixth weekly loss in the past seven, down 1.3 percent so far and having hit its lowest in more than three months at $1,147.10 on Wednesday.

On Friday, the dollar rebounded against a basket of leading currencies, a day after its biggest one-day fall in a month.

Gold has taken a beating since a stronger than expected U.S. jobs report last week stoked speculation the Federal Reserve would raise interest rates soon. The next focus will be the Fed’s policy-setting committee meets on March 17 and 18.

“Gold is holding just above this key area of $1,150, but there is more downside risk as the dollar could continue its ascent ahead of next week’s Fed meeting, especially as it is so close to parity level with the euro,” Saxo Bank head of strategy Ole Hansen said.

You can bet that the Fed will be raising interest rates very, very soon, so if you want to refinance your house you better get locked in now.

Warner Todd Huston

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