Spot gold traded at $4,022.01 on Tuesday, up $5.05 or 0.13%. The metal hit an intraday low of $3,942.10 before recovering to $4,037.67.
This rebound follows gold’s weakest quarter in over 13 years. Traders have been selling rallies. Many believe gold must reclaim $4,100 to signal a meaningful bottom.
Two major events in the next 48 hours will likely determine gold’s near-term direction. Fed Chair Warsh speaks Wednesday, followed by the U.S. Non-Farm Payrolls report on Thursday.
The U.S. dollar is poised for its second consecutive monthly gain. Traders see a 64% chance of a September rate hike, keeping pressure on gold. The 10-year Treasury yield is near 4.39%, with the 2-year around 4.13%.
Warsh’s tone on inflation versus economic growth will be closely watched. A hawkish stance would support the dollar and yields, hindering gold. The jobs report will offer more clues on the economy’s strength, influencing rate hike expectations.