Gold prices moved slightly higher at the start of the week as the U.S. dollar weakened, making the precious metal more attractive to overseas buyers. However, gains remained limited due to rising Treasury yields and surging oil prices, both of which intensified concerns over inflation and the possibility of tighter monetary policy.
Spot gold climbed to $4,548.14 an ounce in afternoon trading after earlier touching its lowest level since late March. Meanwhile, U.S. gold futures for June delivery ended marginally lower at $4,558 per ounce.
The U.S. dollar index slipped 0.3% against other foreign currencies, helping support gold by reducing its cost for holders of other currencies. Analysts noted that the softer dollar provided some relief for the metal after recent declines. Despite this support, higher bond yields continued to pressure bullion markets.
Benchmark 10-year U.S. Treasury yields rose to their highest levels since February 2025 as investors reacted to escalating energy prices linked to the Iran conflict. The jump in oil prices strengthened expectations that central banks may maintain or even tighten interest rates to contain inflation.
Gold, which does not generate interest, often struggles in high-rate environments because investors tend to favor assets that provide stronger returns, such as bonds.
Oil prices also added to market uncertainty. Crude rose roughly 2% to a two-week high amid fears of supply disruptions connected to the ongoing Middle East tensions. Although reports suggested the possibility of America waiving its sanctions for Iranian oil exports, concerns over supply remained dominant.
Since the United States-Israel conflict with Iran began earlier this year, Brent crude prices have surged by over 50%, while gold prices have fallen nearly 14%. Investor sentiment toward gold has also weakened in recent weeks, prompting several financial institutions to revise their forecasts.
J.P. Morgan became one of the first major banks to lower this year’s average gold price projection, cutting it to $5,243 an ounce due to slowing investment demand.
Among other precious metals, silver posted strong gains, rising to roughly $77 an ounce. Palladium slipped to $1,409.75 while platinum edged slightly lower to $1,972.10.
In the near term, gold remains caught between competing market forces. A weaker dollar continues to provide support, but rising bond yields, persistent inflation fears, and surging energy prices are limiting the metal’s upside potential.
With investors closely watching central bank policy and geopolitical developments in the Middle East, gold is likely to remain volatile as market players and entities like Collective Mining Ltd. (NYSE American: CNL) (TSX: CNL) weigh its traditional safe-haven appeal against the growing attractiveness of yield-bearing assets.
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