Gold remained within a consolidation range as investors monitored high-level talks between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping for signals on the geopolitical outlook.
While discussions between the two leaders appeared constructive on trade, tensions surrounding Taiwan remained.
At the same time, the precious metal continued to face pressure from elevated global bond yields and persistent inflation concerns.
US Treasury yields remained near their highest levels in several months after producer price data showed the strongest monthly increase since early 2022.
This followed earlier consumer inflation data that also surprised to the upside, strengthening expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to maintain a cautious stance. Interest rate hikes are increasingly anticipated from other major central banks and potentially late next year from the Fed, which could create additional challenges for bullion.
Looking ahead, gold’s direction will likely remain tied to developments in geopolitics, energy markets, inflation expectations, and central bank rhetoric. While ongoing central bank purchases continue to provide structural support, elevated yields may continue to limit upside momentum in the near term.
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