Asian Markets Slip as Tech Stocks Tumble Ahead of Key U.S. Inflation Data 
U.S. Inflation Cools in January as Gas Prices Fall, Core CPI Signals Sticky Price Pressures 
Japan Coalition Urges BOJ Independence as Sales Tax Cut Plan Advances 
Asian Stocks Hit Record High as Strong U.S. Jobs Data Tempers Fed Rate Cut Hopes 
New Zealand House Prices Dip in January Amid Seasonal Slowdown and Severe Weather 
Asian Currencies Slip as Dollar Stabilizes Ahead of U.S. CPI Data 
Oil Prices Edge Higher as US-Iran Tensions and Strong Payroll Data Shape Market Sentiment 
Fed Governor Stephen Miran Warns Tight Monetary Policy Threatens U.S. Economic Growth 
Ukraine Secures $8.2 Billion IMF Loan as Tax Conditions Are Eased 
BOJ Governor Ueda Meets PM Takaichi as Markets Eye Possible Rate Hike 
Yen Surges After Takaichi Election Win as Markets Eye U.S. Inflation Data 
Oil Prices Steady but Head for Weekly Loss as Supply Glut Concerns Weigh 
UK House Prices Hold Steady in February as Rightmove Reports Post-Budget Market Stability 
MOEX Russia Index Closes Flat as Gold Surges and Ruble Strengthens 
U.S. Stock Futures Slip as Tech Stocks Tumble Ahead of Key CPI Inflation Data 
Gold Prices Steady Above $5,000 as Markets Eye Fed Minutes and PCE Inflation Data 
Asian Currencies Trade in Tight Range as Dollar Steadies; Yen Slips on Weak Japan GDP 
Gold prices retreated in Asian trading on Tuesday after reaching a three-week high, as investors locked in profits and the U.S. dollar strengthened amid renewed concerns over U.S. trade tariffs. Despite the pullback, ongoing trade uncertainty and geopolitical risks continue to support the broader outlook for bullion markets.
Spot gold fell 1.1% to $5,172.42 per ounce by 21:20 ET (02:20 GMT), easing from its strongest level since late January recorded earlier in the session. U.S. gold futures declined 0.6% to $5,193.44 per ounce. The precious metal had surged 2.5% in the previous trading session, driven by safe-haven demand as uncertainty surrounding U.S. trade policy intensified.
Silver prices also moved lower, dropping nearly 2% to $86.55 per ounce after posting gains for four consecutive sessions. The broader precious metals market faced pressure as the U.S. Dollar Index edged up 0.1%, recovering earlier losses to finish mostly unchanged on Monday. A firmer dollar typically weighs on gold and silver prices, as it makes commodities priced in dollars more expensive for investors using other currencies.
Investor sentiment remains sensitive to developments in U.S. trade policy. Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down former President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff measures. However, the administration quickly introduced new tariffs of up to 15%, reigniting fears of escalating global trade disputes. Trump further warned that countries attempting to “play games” with U.S. trade agreements could face even higher tariffs, signaling potential additional trade restrictions ahead.
Geopolitical tensions are also in focus, with the United States and Iran scheduled to hold a third round of nuclear talks in Geneva on Thursday. Ongoing regional strains and diplomatic uncertainty continue to fuel safe-haven interest in gold.
While gold prices have paused after recent gains, persistent trade tensions, a fluctuating U.S. dollar, and geopolitical risks may continue to influence the direction of the precious metals market in the near term.
