{"id":41438,"date":"2026-02-10T16:33:35","date_gmt":"2026-02-10T08:33:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/?p=41438"},"modified":"2026-02-10T16:33:35","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T08:33:35","slug":"gold-eases-ahead-of-key-us-data","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/analysis\/gold-eases-ahead-of-key-us-data\/","title":{"rendered":"Gold Eases Ahead of Key US Data"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/03\/Image_fx-2025-10-02T112417036-1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-40521\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Points<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Gold dropped to $5,035.75 after touching a one-week high of $5,098.20.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Markets still expect two rate cuts this year; China extends gold purchases for 15th month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold prices edged lower to <strong>$5,035.75<\/strong> per ounce on Tuesday, pulling back by <strong>0.49%<\/strong> after hitting a one-week high the session before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The retreat reflects cautious profit-taking by traders ahead of a packed US data calendar, including the latest nonfarm payrolls and inflation readings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the dip, the broader backdrop remains bullish. Markets continue to price in at least <strong>two 25-basis-point Fed cuts<\/strong> in 2026, with the first expected around mid-year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">President Donald Trump said his pick to lead the Federal Reserve can stoke the economy to grow at a rate of 15% <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/51mLyOUJrP\">https:\/\/t.co\/51mLyOUJrP<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bloomberg (@business) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/business\/status\/2020995266690642103?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 9, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Lower interest rates tend to support non-yielding assets like gold, as they reduce the opportunity cost of holding bullion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Demand Picture Remains Resilient<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the physical side, central bank demand remains a key driver. The People\u2019s Bank of China extended its buying streak for a <strong>fifteenth consecutive month<\/strong> in January, underlining the metal\u2019s strategic role in diversifying reserve assets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The PBOC is boosting the supply of money available to banks to ensure they can meet the surge in demand for cash during the Lunar New Year holidays <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/0QPEj9YlHZ\">https:\/\/t.co\/0QPEj9YlHZ<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bloomberg (@business) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/business\/status\/2020634941361430727?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 8, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This comes amid a broader trend of de-dollarisation and increased bullion accumulation by emerging market central banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Safe-haven interest also remains in play. While diplomatic channels have opened between Washington and Tehran, tensions continue to simmer. The US has issued fresh warnings to its flagged vessels, advising caution around Iranian waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">U.S. urges ships to stay &#39;as far as possible&#39; from Iran&#39;s waters in Strait of Hormuz after boarding attempts <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7ZEr7dtvZU\">https:\/\/t.co\/7ZEr7dtvZU<\/a><\/p>&mdash; CNBC (@CNBC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CNBC\/status\/2021037178973819317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 10, 2026<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With conflict hotspots across the Middle East and Eastern Europe still unresolved, geopolitical risk continues to lend support to gold\u2019s floor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Technical Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Gold (<strong>XAUUSD<\/strong>) is trading at <strong>$5,035.75<\/strong>, down <strong>24.56 points (-0.49%)<\/strong> on the day. After recently hitting a peak of <strong>$5,598.60<\/strong>, prices have pulled back sharply but appear to be stabilising above the key support region around the <strong>$4,960\u2013$5,000<\/strong> band.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The short-term correction found footing after a long lower wick on the massive red candle (around 5 Feb), suggesting strong buyer defence around those lows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/27\/2026\/03\/image-12-1024x474.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-41440\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Price is now oscillating between the <strong>MA5 ($4,960.78)<\/strong> and <strong>MA10 ($5,008.96)<\/strong>, while hovering just under the <strong>MA20 ($4,915.21)<\/strong> and above the <strong>MA30 ($4,762.15)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The moving averages are beginning to converge, indicating a potential consolidation phase. Volume has cooled slightly, but remains elevated compared to earlier in the trend, reflecting continued trader interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As long as gold holds above <strong>$5,000<\/strong>, bullish momentum could resume\u2014though a clean break above <strong>$5,100\u2013$5,150<\/strong> is needed to challenge the highs again. Failure to defend the <strong>$4,950<\/strong> area may open the door toward <strong>$4,800<\/strong> or lower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Market Implications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In the short term, gold may trade within a narrow consolidation band as traders await clarity from the upcoming US payrolls and CPI data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If inflation shows signs of cooling and <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xYRniEXZMN\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" title=\"\">job growth weakens<\/a>, this could reinforce dovish Fed expectations and reignite upside in bullion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, any upside surprise in core CPI may temporarily weigh on gold, especially if bond yields tick higher in response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While a retest of <strong>$5,600<\/strong> may take time, any dip toward <strong>$4,900\u2013$4,950<\/strong> could attract fresh buying from long-term holders and institutional funds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn more about trading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/precious-metals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">Precious Metals<\/a> on VT Markets <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/Insights\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"\">here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Gold eases to $5,030 as traders book profits; US data in focus amid Fed rate cut bets and strong central bank demand. | VT Markets<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":40521,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[31],"tags":[6,13],"class_list":["post-41438","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-analysis","tag-gold","tag-precious-metals"],"acf":{"acf_article_selection_author":""},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41438","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/64"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=41438"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/41438\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/40521"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=41438"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=41438"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vtmarkets.com\/en-asia\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=41438"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}