Mixed US Stocks as Nasdaq Hits 2.25-Month High Amid Easing Inflation Concerns
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 3d ago
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
- Easing Inflation Concerns: The US December core CPI rose 2.6% year-on-year, below the expected 2.7%, leading to a 2 basis point drop in the 10-year T-note yield to 4.16%, which in turn boosted stock prices and alleviated inflation worries.
- Energy Stocks Rise: WTI crude oil prices increased by over 1% to a 1.75-month high due to escalating geopolitical risks, as President Trump announced a 25% tariff on goods from countries “doing business” with Iran, driving strong performance in energy stocks.
- Credit Card Companies Decline: Following Trump's statement that credit card lenders would be “in violation of the law” if they do not cap interest rates at 10%, credit card companies fell for the second consecutive day, with Visa and Mastercard down over 3% and 2%, respectively.
- Mining Stocks Surge: With silver prices reaching an all-time high, Hecla Mining and Barrick Mining rose more than 3% and 2%, respectively, indicating strong performance in the mining sector and reflecting increased market demand for precious metals.
Analyst Views on GOLD
Wall Street analysts forecast GOLD stock price to fall over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for GOLD is 24.76 USD with a low forecast of 21.76 USD and a high forecast of 31.20 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
13 Analyst Rating
10 Buy
3 Hold
0 Sell
Strong Buy
Current: 40.090
Low
21.76
Averages
24.76
High
31.20
Current: 40.090
Low
21.76
Averages
24.76
High
31.20
About GOLD
Gold.com, Inc., formerly A-Mark Precious Metals, Inc., provides fully integrated alternative assets platform. It offers a range of precious metals, numismatic coins, and collectibles to consumers, collectors, and institutional clients. Its flagship brands include JMBullion.com, Stack’s Bowers Galleries, GovMint.com, and Goldline. Its Direct-to-Consumer segment provides access to a multitude of products through its subsidiaries. Its Wholesale and Trading segment distributes and purchases precious metal products from sovereign and private mints through its subsidiaries. Its Logistics and Storage segment supports its Direct-to-Consumer brands as well as wholesale clients through precious metals receiving, storage, and delivery. It also provides collateralized lending across the bullion and numismatic markets. It unites retail brands with minting, logistics, trading, lending, and auction services for precious metals, rare coins and currency, and other collectibles.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
