The weak base metals and lower
energy prices have capped the
upside in bullion. European Central Bank (ECB) President
Jean-Claude Trichet yesterday
suggested the ECB might push for
higher interest rates. On the other hand, a slowing US economy and easing inflation might force the
Federal Reserve to maintain the
status quo. In any case, this is a win-win scenario for the yellow metal. A weak greenback
is supporting the yellow metal and
amid the consolidation the prices are likely to move up ahead of the year-end demand. Gold should
be bought on
dips.