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Gold prices declined during Asian trading on Tuesday, giving back part of last week’s gains as investors remained cautious over the U.S. interest rate outlook and persistent inflation risks. A stronger U.S. dollar, coupled with renewed geopolitical concerns in the Middle East, added pressure on the precious metal.
Spot gold slipped 0.6% to $4,140.88 per ounce, while U.S. gold futures fell 0.3% to $4,153.19 per ounce. Other precious metals also traded lower, with spot silver dropping 1.3% to $61.2555 per ounce and platinum easing 0.5% to $1,627.02 per ounce.
Investor sentiment was affected by reports that a vessel had been struck in the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies. The incident fueled inflation worries, supporting the U.S. dollar and reducing demand for non-yielding assets such as gold.
Markets are now closely watching the release of the Federal Reserve’s June meeting minutes for fresh signals on the future direction of U.S. monetary policy. Traders are also paying attention to comments from new Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, who has advocated reducing the central bank’s public communications while reaffirming its commitment to maintaining the 2% inflation target. His stance has reinforced expectations that policymakers could keep interest rates elevated if inflation remains persistent.
Gold had posted a strong rebound last week after weaker-than-expected U.S. payrolls data eased concerns that the Federal Reserve would continue tightening monetary policy. The softer employment report also pushed the dollar away from its recent 13-month highs, helping bullion recover from its weakest levels of the year.
Despite that recovery, uncertainty over inflation and the possibility of higher interest rates continue to limit gold’s upside. With the dollar remaining relatively firm and investors awaiting clearer guidance from the Federal Reserve, the precious metal is likely to remain sensitive to upcoming economic data and central bank signals.
