Dollar softness and steadier real yields are keeping dip buyers active. Gold remains expensive, but not euphoric.
Chart range4147 - 4162
12:05 AM
4155
6:05 AM
4155
7:15 PM
4155
8:40 PM
4155
10:10 PM
4157
11:40 PM
4147
Supporting drivers
EUR / USD
1.1467
FX translation changes what non-USD investors actually pay for gold, even when XAU/USD is steady.
U.S. 10Y
4.46%
Nominal Treasury yields frame the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion.
10Y real yield
2.21%
Inflation-adjusted rates are one of the clearest macro pressure points for gold demand.