Gold builds on intraday ascent amid modest USD pullback; upside potential seems limited

Gold extended gains from earlier in the session as the U.S. dollar edged lower, providing modest relief to non-yielding bullion. The move reflects a temporary shift in real rate differentials, with a slight retreat in Treasury yields accompanying the dollar's pullback, reducing the opportunity cost of holding gold. However, upside remains constrained amid resilient U.S. economic data and cautious Federal Reserve rhetoric that continues to limit expectations for near-term rate cuts. Investors remain focused on the upcoming PCE inflation report, which could reaffirm the Fed's hawkish stance and cap further gold gains. Spot gold is likely to remain range-bound between $1,950 and $2,000 per ounce unless a clear catalyst shifts rate-cut expectations.

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