Yields

Gold ended the week firmer as fading September hike expectations and a softer dollar kept the rate-relief trade in focus. Technical traders are watching $4,449.83 as the next upside test, while a break below $4,311.04 could reopen a deeper pullback toward the 50-day moving average.

Gold is edging lower after a strong rally, with XAUUSD now testing the 52-week moving average at $4,349.82. CPI and PPI readings are set to determine whether momentum extends toward higher targets or fades into support.

Spot gold moved lower late Tuesday as sellers pushed XAU/USD beneath a short-term retracement zone now acting as resistance. Traders are watching Warsh’s press conference and the PCE inflation print as the next potential catalysts for whether the metal can stabilize or extend its decline.

Spot gold is struggling for direction as defensive demand linked to the Iran conflict meets renewed pressure from inflation concerns and a less dovish Federal Reserve outlook. Technical traders remain focused on whether buyers can shift from passive support on dips to aggressive upside positioning.

Spot silver remains trapped between key technical levels as energy-driven inflation fears and a less dovish Federal Reserve backdrop weigh on sentiment. Traders are watching whether buyers can defend the $59.44 to $58.53 zone or whether pressure builds toward $55.60.