Gold and Silver Lose Shine on Fed Shift (08.15.2025)

The euro stayed near $1.1660 ahead of the Trump-Putin meeting on Ukraine, while the yen climbed to 147 after Japan’s stronger Q2 GDP fueled BOJ hike speculation.

The pound reached $1.36 on strong UK growth, easing chances of further BoE cuts. Gold and silver fell as hotter US producer inflation cut expectations for a 50 bps Fed move in September, with markets now leaning toward 25 bps.

Euro Holds Ahead of US-Russia Talks

The euro traded just under last month’s highs, as markets weighed economic, political, and monetary drivers. Attention turned to Friday’s meeting between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, expected to focus on ending the Ukraine conflict. Reports suggest Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is unlikely to attend.

EUR/USD is targeting resistance at 1.1770, with support at 1.1600.

Yen Strengthens on BOJ Hike Hopes

The yen appreciated to nearly 147 per dollar after Japan’s GDP grew 0.3% in Q2, up from 0.1% in Q1, matching forecasts. Growth was driven by net exports, helping offset tariff-related challenges. Speculation about a Bank of Japan rate hike increased following US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s criticism of the BOJ’s slow reaction to inflation pressures.

USD/JPY faces resistance at 148.00, with support at 145.00.

Gold Pulls Back on Strong US Data

Gold extended losses from the previous session and heading for its weakest week since late June. The retreat followed the US producer price growth in July, the fastest in three years, which signaled that companies are passing higher import costs from tariffs onto consumers. This data shifted market expectations toward a 25 bps Fed rate cut in September, with another in October, as Fed’s Mary Daly dismissed the case for a 50 bps move.

Gold is testing resistance at $3,385, with support at $3,320.

Pound Climbs with Stronger UK GDP

The pound rose to $1.3600, its highest in five weeks, after UK GDP beat forecasts. The economy grew 0.3% in Q2 compared with 0.1% expected, with annual growth reaching 1.2%. June GDP also posted a surprise 0.4% rise. The strong figures reduce the likelihood of further Bank of England cuts after last week’s narrow 5-4 vote for a 25 bps reduction.

GBP/USD is seeing resistance at 1.3620, with initial support at 1.3340.

Silver Steadies After Inflation Data Shift

Silver prices held just below $38 per ounce after dropping more than 1% in the prior session, pressured by US producer inflation and jobless claims, which showed 224,000 versus 228,000 forecast. While markets still price over a 90% chance of a 25 bps Fed cut next month, expectations for a larger 50 bps move have been erased.

Silver is testing resistance at $39.50, with support at $36.75.