Gold prices were stable during the Asian morning session.
Critical Metals' Tony Sage noted in commentary that while a slight pullback in the US dollar provided some support for gold, the metal's near-term overall outlook remains bearish due to high bond yields in major economies.
He stated that rising oil prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East have heightened concerns about global inflationary pressures, reinforcing expectations for a tighter monetary policy stance.
With the European Central Bank set to announce its interest rate decision this week, followed by decisions from the US Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan, and the Bank of England next week, gold prices face risks in the lead-up to these central bank announcements.
A higher interest rate environment typically weighs on non-yielding assets like gold.
The spot gold price was flat, quoted at $4,133.08 per ounce.
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