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Gold's drop below $4,000 last week is starting to attract some early attention as the two-month downtrend has pushed prices toward oversold territory.
The gold market continues to hold critical support around $4,000, but the precious metal could continue to attract safe-haven interest as the U.S. housing sector continues to struggle.
Gold prices are trading at session highs after the latest data showed an improving picture of the attitudes of U.S. consumers this month.The Consumer Confidence Index rose to 91.7 in October, above economists' consensus forecast for an 81 reading and also above the upwardly revised 84.2 print from September, the Conference Board announced on Tuesday.
Spot gold and silver prices were lower in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as persistent expectations for additional Federal Reserve tightening and uncertainty surrounding Middle East energy supplies continued to weigh on precious metals.
Gold edged lower in Asian trade. While markets broadly expect the Federal Reserve to leave rates unchanged at its October meeting, another increase later this year remains a live risk, OCBC said.
Spot gold and silver prices were higher in late U.S. trading Monday, recovering some of last week's steep losses as declining crude oil prices eased inflation concerns and encouraged renewed buying interest in precious metals ahead of this week's Federal Reserve monetary policy decision.
Gold became a major investment theme at the start of the year as central bank demand helped drive prices to record highs above $5,600 an ounce; however, sentiment has turned significantly more cautious in the second half of 2026 as the conflict in the Middle East remains far from over.
Gold is struggling to hold support at $4,000 an ounce, which has become a critical pivot point for the precious metal. The disappointing price action comes as U.S. 10-year Treasury yields start the week below 5.0%, providing little relief for the beleaguered market.
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