Higher than expected US inflation number weighed on Gold. Economists at ANZ Bank analyze the yellow metal’s outlook.
Gold prices came under pressure after the US inflation print came in higher than expected. This led market pricing for a June cut to decline from 93% to 77%. The FOMC has said it needs more evidence to see inflation heading towards the 2% target before it starts cutting interest rates.
Easing monetary policy will be crucial to push Gold prices higher.