The exit from gold-based ETFs last week was counterbalanced by safe haven demand amid heavy market volatility. When rates fall and the dollar declines, gold's rally could resume.
While the anticipation of the first interest rate cut is building, so are recession fears. That could add another catalyst for higher gold prices as forthcoming economic data could hint at slower growth.
Gold has been holding steady despite a stronger-than-expected Producer Price Index. Given its resilience, some market pundits see it reaching fresh all-time highs after hitting a consolidation phase.
Gold's allure isn't relegated to just China demand and central bank buying. The World Gold Council, in an insights report, highlighted the growing demand from North America investors with an eye on the precious metal's fundamental benefits.
Market physics would eventually weigh down on gold as the precious metal has been unexpectedly rallying for much of the year. Despite prices heading lower, the start of summer could bring seasonal gold buying if history repeats itself.