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Gold prices edged lower in early Asian trading on Friday, retreating from recent record highs as a mix of profit-taking and shifting safe-haven demand weighed on the market. Despite the pullback, gold remains on track for an exceptional January performance, supported by geopolitical tensions, a weaker U.S. dollar, and uncertainty over interest rates.
Spot gold fell 0.5% to around $5,342.70 per ounce, while April gold futures ticked up 0.3% to approximately $5,365.39 per ounce. The modest decline followed a volatile session on Thursday, when gold prices surged to a record high near $5,600 per ounce before sharply reversing course. The rally was driven largely by reports suggesting the United States was preparing further military action against Iran, which boosted demand for safe-haven assets such as gold.
Even with Friday’s dip, bullion prices remained firmly on course for a stellar month. Spot gold has gained nearly 24% in January, marking its strongest monthly performance since the 1980s. The precious metal added roughly $1,000 per ounce over the course of the month, fueled by heightened global geopolitical risks and growing investor appetite for physical assets during times of uncertainty.
A notable decline in the U.S. dollar has also supported gold and other metals. Concerns surrounding U.S. fiscal health, combined with lingering questions about the future path of U.S. interest rates, have pressured the greenback, making dollar-denominated commodities more attractive to global investors.
Other precious metals also cooled after experiencing sharp swings earlier in the week. Spot silver slipped 1% to about $114.05 per ounce, staying close to a record high reached on Thursday. Platinum prices dropped nearly 2% to around $2,600 per ounce, while palladium also eased after strong recent gains.
Despite short-term volatility, the broader metals market has seen impressive gains in January. Silver has been the standout performer, surging more than 62% this month. Platinum is up roughly 28.4%, while palladium has gained about 25.3%, underscoring the strength of the ongoing metals rally as investors continue to seek protection amid global economic and geopolitical uncertainty.
