Rising inflation is still seen as a catalyst for gold and if the yellow metal and can climb toward $1,400 per ounce, that could be significant on a technical basis.
“Gold prices have not traded at $1,450 an ounce since May 2013. The precious metal has been in a years-long downward trend, holding below $1,400 since September 2013,” according to CNBC.
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Tom Lydon’s clients own shares of GLD.