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Gold prices (XAU/USD) remain range-bound near $4,267-$4,268, failing to build momentum despite a late recovery from recent lows. The market balances between the Federal Reserve's hawkish rate expectations, which support the US dollar, and geopolitical tensions easing after an Israel-Iran truce. Asian session trading shows minimal movement as investors await clearer signals from central bank policy and regional stability developments.
The Fed's potential rate hikes weigh on gold, which typically struggles when the dollar strengthens. However, the Israel-Iran truce reduces safe-haven demand, creating a tug-of-war between monetary policy and geopolitical factors. Traders are closely monitoring the Fed's upcoming meeting for clues on tightening pace, which could shift the dollar-gold dynamic.
For markets, the key focus is on the Fed's 2024 rate trajectory and how geopolitical risks evolve. A stronger dollar from higher rates would pressure gold, while renewed tensions or policy pauses could boost bullion demand. Investors should watch the Fed's June meeting and Middle East developments for directional cues.
