Gold faces pressure from energy-driven inflation – ING

A 2.8% drop has brought spot gold prices close to $4,000/oz, with ING analysts Warren Patterson and Ewa Manthey noting that neither the equity sell-off nor lower US Treasury yields supported the metal. In their view, the gold market is concentrating on rising oil prices and the implications for inflation. With US inflation still above the 2% target, these pressures could strengthen the case for tighter central bank policy.

Gold comes under pressure as energy prices rise

"Gold prices failed to benefit from yesterday's equity sell-off and the significant fall in US Treasury yields, with the 10-year yield falling back below 5%. Instead, gold prices came under pressure."

"Spot prices fell 2.8% and are nearing $4,000/oz."

"The gold market appears more focused on higher oil prices and what it could mean for inflation — and ultimately central bank policy."

"With US inflation still above the central bank’s 2% target, higher energy prices could intensify price pressures and strengthen the case for tighter monetary policy."

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