30 June | Gold

Gold prices under pressure as trading slows and geopolitical tensions ease

Gold prices under pressure as trading slows and geopolitical tensions ease

Amid sluggish trading activity and reduced geopolitical risks, gold prices are facing downward pressure this week, testing key support levels. However, analysts at Kitco News suggest that persistent concerns over US government debt and sustained central bank demand for bullion could mitigate further declines in the precious metals market.

Independent analyst Jesse Colombo cautioned investors about a potential drop in gold prices as the summer lull begins around July 4, a period marked by historically low trading volumes. Gold is now holding within a range of $3,200 to $3,500 per ounce, showing limited upward momentum.

Improved economic sentiment, including progress in US-China trade talks and a temporary de-escalation between Iran and Israel, is also influencing the market and diminishing gold's appeal as a safe-haven asset

Colombo says only a worsening American debt crisis or a renewed expansion of global liquidity could provide lasting support for the metal in the near term.

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