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Gold prices maintained their session highs following the release of disappointing economic data from the U.S. manufacturing sector. According to reports, the Empire State general business conditions index, released by the New York Federal Reserve, fell to 5.7 in June, indicating a slowdown in manufacturing activity. The New York Fed also reported rising input prices alongside the regional slowdown, providing further support for gold as a hedge against inflation.
This regional slowdown comes as investors monitor broader inflation indicators, with previous data showing the U.S. annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising to 4.2% per market data (released June 10, 2026). Compared to prior readings, the decline in the Empire State survey reflects growing pressure on the production sector, consistent with sluggish industrial production in other major economies like Germany, which recorded a modest 0.4% growth in April per market data.
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Sign InTraders are currently watching spot gold levels to assess the potential for breaking through nearby resistance amid ongoing economic uncertainty. Looking at the economic calendar, markets are awaiting the release of U.S. Existing Home Sales (forecast at 4.07 million units) to gain a clearer perspective on macroeconomic health. The overall trend for gold remains tied to the persistence of weak manufacturing data and its impact on Federal Reserve policy expectations.