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US jobs data boosted expectations of an interest rate hike, putting downward pressure on gold prices.

Gold prices fell to around $4,450 in Asian trading on Thursday, influenced by stronger-than-expected US job market performance and a market reassessment of the Federal Reserve's policy path. Both the US ADP employment report and JOLTS job openings data indicated a robust labor market, fueling expectations that the Fed would maintain high interest rates or even raise rates this year. The market now estimates a 42% probability of a December rate hike. With the dollar and US Treasury yields both strengthening, gold is under short-term pressure, but the upcoming non-farm payroll report could still be a significant variable influencing gold price movements.

2026-06-04 09:21:36

June 4th Financial Breakfast: Naval blockade against Iran may continue until September; gold prices remain below $4500; Lebanon and Israel agree to a ceasefire; US oil prices retest the $95 level.

In early Asian trading on June 4th, Beijing time, spot gold was trading around $4448 per ounce. Although gold prices briefly approached the $4500 per ounce mark on Wednesday, the market is betting that interest rates will remain high due to inflation concerns triggered by escalating tensions in the Middle East.

2026-06-04 07:28:58

Trade war escalates again! The US uses labor issues to redraw the tariff map.

The United States has imposed tiered tariffs on 60 countries worldwide under the pretext of labor issues, prompting a collective rebuttal from many countries. The escalating trade friction and changes in trade dynamics may directly impact gold prices and other major asset classes.

2026-06-03 20:13:31

World Gold Council: Global central banks resumed net gold purchases in April 2026.

The latest official statistics show a significant reversal in the gold trading trend of central banks around the world. After a large-scale net sale of gold in March, central banks around the world resumed net gold purchases in April 2026, with net purchases reaching 17 tons that month, reversing the selling trend of the previous month.

2026-06-03 19:16:52

Gold Analysis: Is $4445 not the bottom, but rather an eerie calm before a bigger storm?

On Wednesday, June 3, the pricing theme for spot gold shifted from simple safe-haven demand to a combination of conflict premiums and interest rate pressures. Spot gold traded around $4445 per ounce during the European session, down 0.95% on the day, while August gold futures settled at $4488.90 per ounce, down 1%, after rebounding by more than 1% in the previous trading day. Escalating tensions in the Gulf, with reports of missile and drone attacks and interceptions from Kuwait and Bahrain, further increased shipping risks in the Strait of Hormuz, contributing to the risk premium in gold prices.

2026-06-03 18:00:02

Is being number one on paper a sweet trap? Gold reserves surpass US Treasury bonds, yet the country is facing a double whammy of interest rates and gold sales.

While gold has become the world's number one reserve asset, this may not be good news.

2026-06-03 16:34:38

Rising expectations of higher interest rates from the Federal Reserve, coupled with a stronger dollar, caused spot silver to fall back to near the lower edge of its trading range.

Silver prices fell to around $74.30 in Asian trading on Wednesday, influenced by inflation concerns stemming from escalating tensions in the Middle East and continued strong US economic data. Market expectations that the Federal Reserve will maintain high interest rates for an extended period supported the US dollar, putting pressure on silver. Meanwhile, investors awaited the US non-farm payroll report to further assess the future direction of monetary policy.

2026-06-03 15:06:23

Analysts: Gold prices have fallen for three consecutive months, but the long-term bull market logic remains intact.

Saxo Bank analyst Ole Hansen pointed out that gold prices fell for the third consecutive month until May due to the impact of the Middle East conflict pushing up the US dollar and US Treasury yields, but the year-to-date and medium-to-long-term gains are still considerable. The current energy-driven inflation that is negative for gold is only a temporary phenomenon. The four main drivers – continued central bank gold purchases, physical demand, high global debt, and de-dollarization – remain intact. Coupled with gold prices finding support at the 200-day moving average, the medium-to-long-term bullish trend for gold remains unchanged.

2026-06-03 10:37:54

Gold prices fluctuated and fell back as the market focused on US employment data for guidance.

International gold prices fell to around $4,470 in Asian trading on Wednesday, influenced by fluctuating prospects for US-Iran negotiations and a temporary easing of tensions in the Middle East. Market expectations for improvement in the Strait of Hormuz situation have cooled somewhat, but the ceasefire agreement continues to have an effect, weakening safe-haven buying of gold. Meanwhile, investors are awaiting the upcoming US May jobs report to assess the Federal Reserve's future interest rate path, putting gold at a crucial juncture in its short-term direction.

2026-06-03 09:58:29

June 3rd Financial Breakfast: Trump says negotiations continue VS Iran says "no communication for days," gold prices encounter resistance at the $4500 mark, oil prices accelerate bullish trend.

In early Asian trading on June 3rd, Beijing time, spot gold was trading around $4490 per ounce. The market is closely watching the situation in the Middle East and US economic data. It is reported that Iran is reviewing the ceasefire agreement proposed by the United States, but has not communicated with Washington for several days, while US President Trump said that negotiations are still ongoing.

2026-06-03 06:24:06

Gold prices are constrained by the 50-day and 200-day moving averages; funds are expected to return to gold after the Iranian conflict de-escalates.

International gold prices fell in May due to geopolitical conflicts with Iran: geopolitical conflicts pushed up US Treasury yields and the US dollar index, while market expectations for interest rate cuts cooled in tandem; however, the four fundamental factors of huge debt risks, the de-dollarization process, inflation stickiness, and continued gold purchases by central banks around the world remain important supports for gold prices, with only some countries selling gold in the short term due to energy expenditure pressures.

2026-06-03 02:10:36

European Central Bank: Global foreign exchange reserve structure is changing, with gold now accounting for a larger share than US Treasury bonds.

By the end of 2025, with central banks around the world continuing to increase their gold holdings and gold prices remaining at historically high levels, gold's share in global reserve assets will have surpassed that of US Treasury bonds.

2026-06-03 01:56:57

Silver hits $76 mark; is a supply gap forming behind this?

On Tuesday, June 2nd, the spot silver market exhibited complex price fluctuations. Trading during the North American session, it hovered around $76.2 per ounce, rebounding from the previous trading day. Bollinger Bands indicate that the price is currently near the middle band, but the risk of a short-term correction remains.

2026-06-02 22:04:22

The short-term rebound in silver prices does not change the overall adjustment structure; the main focus remains on awaiting a directional move.

Spot silver rebounded more than 2% in Asian trading on Tuesday, rising to around $76.50. However, silver remains within its recent consolidation range and has not yet broken through key technical resistance. Currently, the 100-period moving average and the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level are acting as resistance, limiting bullish momentum. The market is focused on the dollar's performance, expectations for Federal Reserve policy, and changes in industrial metal demand. In the short term, silver may maintain a consolidation pattern, awaiting a new directional breakout signal.

2026-06-02 14:18:59

Institutional analysis of this year's commodity market: The overall bull market continues, with gold prices facing short-term pressure but the long-term upward trend remains unchanged.

UBS's 2026 Commodities Research Report points out that the geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran will dominate short-term commodity prices, with overall commodity prices showing significant gains throughout the year, maintaining a bull market trend. Gold prices are under short-term pressure due to high US Treasury yields and a strong dollar, with target prices slightly lowered, but the long-term upward trend remains intact. Crude oil, copper, and aluminum are supported by supply and demand gaps. The report advises investors to abandon a single, heavily weighted gold portfolio and diversify their holdings across commodities to hedge against inflation and geopolitical risks.

2026-06-02 13:26:34

Surging physical demand versus suppressed expectations of interest rate hikes: When will the tug-of-war around $75 for silver end?

Institutions predict that the silver market deficit will narrow significantly to approximately 60-70 million ounces by 2026, down from the previous estimate of around 300 million ounces. This is primarily due to high silver prices leading photovoltaic manufacturers to reduce their silver usage, suppressed demand for silver jewelry and accessories, and a slight increase in mine supply. UBS strategists stated that with the smaller deficit expected, silver is likely to trade largely sideways.

2026-06-02 11:04:19

Instrument	Current Price	Change
XAU	4470.98	36.73 (0.83%)
XAG	73.492	0.793 (1.09%)
CONC	94.89	-1.13 (-1.18%)
OILC	96.56	-1.28 (-1.31%)
USD	99.477	-0.057 (-0.06%)
EURUSD	1.1604	0.0007 (0.06%)
GBPUSD	1.3419	0.0004 (0.03%)
USDCNH	6.7776	-0.0023 (-0.03%)

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