Gold continues to be under pressure from strong economic data
Gold had a volatile week after a series of US economic data rose above estimates
Gold had a volatile week with a sharp drop from $2,031 to $1,990 on Tuesday as the US CPI report beat estimates. Precious metals recovered but then sold off slightly on Friday when US PPI data also increased more than expected, showing that the US economy is still very resilient under the pressure of high interest rates. With current economic data along with the ongoing geopolitical situation, gold prices are expected to continue to experience many fluctuations. Currently, gold is recovering to $2,017.
Next week, the market will receive the FOMC meeting minutes and S&P Global PMI index on Thursday. These data will give the market a clearer view of the economy and the Fed's interest rate outlook, which could create volatility for gold.