Gold Prices Retreat Toward $5,100 as Inflation Fears Outweigh Geopolitical Support

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Gold prices experienced a notable decline, retreating toward the $5,100 level as market sentiment shifted toward persistent inflation concerns. While geopolitical tensions in the Middle East previously provided a floor for the metal, inflation fears have now emerged as the primary weight on prices. This downward movement reflects a strengthening US Dollar and growing expectations that interest rates may remain elevated. The previous momentum driven by strategic 'dip-buying' has faded as macroeconomic headwinds overshadow the traditional safe-haven appeal of the XAU/USD pair. Market participants are now closely monitoring key technical support levels to see if the precious metal can stabilize. Investors remain cautious, balancing the risks of regional instability against the pressure of rising yields and inflationary data.