Gold falls as hot inflation figures, higher dollar weigh

Gold prices declined after inflation data came in hotter than expected, and the dollar strengthened in response. The transmission runs through real interest rates: stronger-than-expected inflation raises the odds that the Federal Reserve keeps policy tighter for longer, lifting real yields and increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding bullion. A firmer dollar compounds the pressure, since gold is priced in dollars and a stronger currency makes the metal more expensive for buyers holding other currencies. Gold is most exposed to moves in real yields, while the dollar index captures the currency leg of the repricing. Traders will watch the next Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities auction results and upcoming Fed speaker commentary for signs of whether the rate outlook is shifting further.

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