Gold advances on softer dollar as traders await US inflation data
Gold prices gained on Tuesday after falling over 1% in the previous session, as the dollar eased ahead of key U.S. inflation data.
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Gold prices gained on Tuesday after falling over 1% in the previous session, as the dollar eased ahead of key U.S. inflation data.
Gold retreated below the key $2,000 level on Monday as the dollar advanced on Friday's strong U.S. jobs numbers, while traders also positioned for inflation readings this week that could influence interest rate hikes.
Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday to touch their highest levels since March 2022 after weak U.S. economic data spurred safe-haven demand and expectations that the Federal Reserve might loosen its monetary policy trajectory.
Gold prices edged lower on Tuesday as traders assessed the likely path of the Federal Reserve's monetary policy after data showed a slump in U.S. manufacturing activity and as OPEC+'s production cut sparked inflationary risks.
Gold prices bounced back on Monday as the dollar trimmed its initial gains that were driven by bets that OPEC's surprise output cuts could jack up global energy prices and force central banks to hike interest rates.