Michael Barr

Gold traded higher as easing yields and a softer dollar helped XAU/USD recover from Monday’s low. The next test is whether inflation data can help buyers challenge the broken $4,230.51 level or whether sellers regain control.

The U.S. Federal Reserve has proposed rules to implement key parts of the GENIUS Act, including standards for stablecoin issuers, bank issuance procedures, reserves, and rewards programs. The proposals enter a public comment phase as federal agencies continue building the regulatory framework for U.S. stablecoins.

Gold is under pressure after slipping below its 50-day moving average while Treasury yields and Federal Reserve rate-hike expectations rise. Technical traders are watching the $4,235.17 swing bottom and $4,230.51 retracement level as the next key downside tests.

Gold and silver extended their decline as a stronger U.S. dollar, higher Treasury yields and rising rate hike expectations weighed on precious metals. Traders are watching $4,220 in gold and the $60 to $61 region in silver as the U.S. employment reports approach.