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Gold prices held above the $2,400 key level ahead of potential interest rate cuts later this year
The dollar index rose 0.1 percent, making greenback-priced bullion less attractive to holders of other currencies
The dollar index maintained its downward trend, declining 0.03 percent on Monday
Dollar index declined almost 0.6 percent this week, making gold more affordable for holders of other currencies
U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in April, which supported bullion
Decline in inflation indicators could bode well for the precious metal
Import prices in yen increased 6.4 percent annually in April and 1.4 percent compared to March
Stagflationary risks in the U.S. continue to support gold prices
U.S. employment data supported gold prices, which rose over 2 percent by the end of last week
Softer U.S. jobless claims data contributed to the optimism surrounding gold
Hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data could potentially drive gold prices down
China's central bank marked its 18th consecutive month of gold purchases in April
Gold prices have established a support base around the $2,280 mark over the past week
Currently, markets are pricing a 67 percent chance of a U.S. interest rate cut in September
Diminishing geopolitical concerns and a reevaluation of interest rate expectations impact bullion
OPEC+ is likely to extend its voluntary oil output cuts of 2.2 million barrels per day beyond June
Powell's assurance that further rate hikes were off the table will help bullion
Surprise increase in U.S. crude inventories and prospects of a ceasefire in the Middle East add downward pressure on prices
Investor sentiment remains cautious ahead of the interest rate decision by the US Federal Reserve
Gold prices have declined more than $140 after reaching a record high of $2,431.29 on April 12
Gold lost 2.2 percent last week amidst easing tensions in the Middle East
Market expectations for any rate cuts have been pushed out, which could boost the U.S. dollar and potentially dampen oil demand and prices
Gold could capitalize on potential downturns in U.S. macroeconomic data in the coming quarters
The central bank has kept interest rates at 5.25 to 5.50 percent since July 2023
