The price of gold is currently trading below $1,850, the lowest level since March 10th, putting the final quarter of the year in a negative state. The US Dollar (USD) is strengthening against its major counterparts, supported by the recent rise of the US Dollar.
Furthermore, the persistent hawkish tone of the Federal Reserve combined with the resilient US economy continues to maintain optimism surrounding the US Dollar and interest rates on US Treasury bonds, preventing gold prices from rebounding from their 7-month lows.
Meanwhile, the speeches by the US Manufacturing PMI and Fed Chair Jerome Powell later in the day will be closely watched for any new insights into the economy and interest rate outlook, which could significantly impact the valuation of the US Dollar and gold prices.