Gold prices keep declining in the short term.
The US consumer price index (CPI) rose to 4.2% year-on-year in May, as widely expected, the highest level since April 2023. This inflation data is likely to increase investor concerns about the possibility of an interest rate hike at any Federal Reserve monetary policy meeting in the second half of this year. This interest rate factor should continue to dampen investor appetite for gold in the short term, putting downward pressure on gold prices. On the other hand, the ongoing… … »Gold prices keep declining in the short term.