Gold Prices Weaken as Dollar Strengthens Ahead of PCE Inflation Data
The US dollar firmed up on Monday, causing gold prices to slip. Spot gold is currently trading around $2,350 per ounce, down about 0.3% on the day.
This comes as investors wait for the release of the US Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) price index, which will provide crucial guidance on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy path.
According to James Steel, chief precious metals analyst at HSBC, 'Gold is in a wait-and-see mode ahead of the PCE data.' The market is looking for confirmation that inflation is cooling enough to justify rate cuts.