Gold struggles near $4,700 as Hormuz risks and inflation-driven Fed repricing lift USD

Gold stalled near $4,700 as heightened geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz and renewed expectations for delayed Fed rate cuts bolstered the U.S. dollar. The dollar's strength reflects a shift in rate differentials, with hotter inflation data pushing back market pricing for accommodative monetary policy, reducing non-yielding bullion's appeal. This confluence of elevated safe-haven demand for the dollar—driven by supply disruption risks in a key energy corridor—and tighter monetary policy expectations has created headwinds for gold despite underlying inflation concerns. Sovereign bond yields and Treasury inflation-protected securities are key indicators to watch, as further upside in real yields would increase pressure on gold. Traders await the next FOMC minutes and CPI print to assess the durability of inflation and its implications for near-term rate decisions.

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