Gold edges lower as haven demand from Moody’s downgrade fades

Gold edged lower as the haven-demand boost from Moody’s Ratings downgrade of the US faded, and attention turned back to the easing of trade tensions between the two largest economies. Bullion traded around $3 220 an ounce after rising 0.8% on Monday. There was a generally risk-on tone to wider financial markets, with stocks in Asia poised to track Wall Street higher, a negative for gold that usually benefits from pessimism over the economy.

May 20, 2025 - 12:55
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Gold edged lower as the haven-demand boost from Moody’s Ratings downgrade of the US faded, and attention turned back to the easing of trade tensions between the two largest economies. Bullion traded around $3 220 an ounce after rising 0.8% on Monday. There was a generally risk-on tone to wider financial markets, with stocks in Asia poised to track Wall Street higher, a negative for gold that usually benefits from pessimism over the economy.