Gold prices edged higher as investors navigated the impact of elevated U.S. Treasury yields and anticipated key economic data. Spot gold rose 0.2% to $1,832.50 an ounce, finding resilience despite the benchmark 10-year yield holding near multi-year highs. The metal’s upward momentum reflects its safe-haven appeal amid concerns over economic stability.
Focus now shifts to ADP private payroll data, expected to provide fresh signals on U.S. labor market strength. A stronger-than-anticipated report could bolster expectations for prolonged Federal Reserve tightening, potentially capping further gold gains. However, uncertainty over global economic trends continues to lend support to the metal, keeping it a critical hedge for cautious investors.