Gold continues to assert its dominance in global financial markets as an important monetary asset, with the European Central Bank highlighting a significant milestone for the precious metal.
The gold market is struggling to hold key near-term support at $4,500 an ounce as the U.S. labor market remains fairly resilient, with the number of available jobs rising more than expected in April.
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Gold prices edged lower in early trade. The precious metal's bias remains tilted slightly lower, said FOREX.com.
Spot gold and silver prices are lower after the close Monday, as crude oil jumped, Treasury yields firmed and U.S.-Iran negotiations remained unresolved.
Gold is trading near session lows after the latest data showed the U.S. manufacturing sector beating expectations last month, with prices also moderating in May.The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) announced on Monday that its Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index rose to 54 in May, its highest reading since May 2022, after posting a 52.7 reading in April. The headline number was higher than expected, as consensus forecasts looked for a reading of 53.
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The ongoing US-Iran ceasefire allowed gold and silver to react to macro and technical signals. Gold accelerated lower below $4,500 with strong bearish continuation while silver traded at $75.58.
Gold prices edged down at the start of the week in Asia as markets await signs of progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations.
The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street feeling fresh optimism about gold's near-term prospects, while Main Street sentiment slid into bearish territory despite gold's late-week rebound.
Gold and silver head into the new week with investors focused squarely on the health of the U.S. economy and labor market, as a busy calendar of economic data releases could significantly influence expectations for Federal Reserve policy.