Gold prices remained below $2,650 as traders awaited clearer signals from economic data and Federal Reserve commentary. Despite persistent global uncertainties, the precious metal’s momentum has stalled, with investors taking a cautious stance. The lack of significant drivers in recent sessions has left gold range-bound, testing the patience of bulls betting on higher prices.
Analysts suggest that upcoming U.S. labor market data and inflation figures could provide the next significant movement for XAU/USD, especially as market participants gauge the Fed’s potential policy shifts. Until then, gold is likely to remain sensitive to dollar strength and bond yield fluctuations, both of which continue to cap upside potential.