<div id="readability-page-1"><img width="1536" height="1024" src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://invezz-wp-media.lon1.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/02/Gold-jewellery-at-a-store.png?x-oss-process=image/auto-orient,1/interlace,1/resize,w_1440,h_1440/quality,q_95/format,jpg" original-src="https://imageproxy.pbkrs.com/https://invezz-wp-media.lon1.digitaloceanspaces.com/2026/02/Gold-jewellery-at-a-store.png"/>Gold was little changed to lower on Friday but remained on course for a weekly decline, as higher oil prices, firmer dollar and rising Treasury yields reduced the appeal of bullion despite continued geopolitical tension in the Middle East. Spot gold was last near $4,675 an ounce, after hitting $4,697.06 in the previous session and easing further toward the $4,700 level. The move has left the metal under pressure after a sharp retreat from recent record highs, with investors increasingly focused on the inflationary impact of energy markets rather than gold’s traditional safe-haven role.<h2 id="oil-and-rates-reset-the-trade">Oil and rates reset the trade</h2>The main pressure on bullion has come from crude. Oil prices have climbed as the US-Iran conflict and repeated disruption around the Strait of Hormuz raised fears of tighter supply and stickier inflation. Brent crude had surged to $105 a barrel, as markets reacted to worries over a ceasefire collapse and renewed shipping disruption.That backdrop matters for gold because rising oil prices tend to push inflation expectations higher and reduce the likelihood of near-term interest-rate cuts. A Reuters poll found that the Federal Reserve may have to wait at least six months before cutting rates as war-driven energy costs feed through to prices, reinforcing a higher-for-longer rates narrative. For gold, that is a difficult mix: inflation risk might usually support demand, but higher yields and tighter policy expectations often do more damage.<h2 id="dollar-strength-adds-to-the-pressure">Dollar strength adds to the pressure</h2>The dollar has also made life harder for precious metals. A stronger US currency makes dollar-priced bullion more expensive for buyers holding other currencies, weakening overseas demand. At the same time, higher Treasury yields raise the opportunity cost of holding gold, which pays no income.Rising oil has intensified inflation concerns and strengthened the view that US borrowing costs may stay elevated for longer. <h2 id="prices-and-technical-levels-in-focus">Prices and technical levels in focus</h2>Spot gold hovered near $4,675 on Thursday, remaining below the $4,900 level.Data for April 23 showed gold at $4,693.48, reinforcing the pullback toward the $4,700 area.That suggests the cleaner story is one of consolidation after a powerful rally rather than a flat market with easing macro concerns. Gold is facing profit-taking, stronger dollar support and upward pressure on yields, while oil remains the key variable for inflation and rate expectations. Other precious metals have also softened, reflecting the broader pressure across the complex as investors rotate towards yield-bearing assets.The post Can gold hold $4,700 as oil surge reshapes rate cut expectations? appeared first on Invezz</div>

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Gold prices are under pressure, trading near $4,675 an ounce, as higher oil prices, a stronger dollar, and rising Treasury yields diminish its appeal. Despite geopolitical tensions, investors are focusing on inflation driven by energy markets. The Federal Reserve may delay rate cuts for at least six months due to rising energy costs. The stronger dollar makes gold more expensive for foreign buyers, while higher yields increase the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding gold. Overall, gold is experiencing a consolidation phase after recent highs, influenced by oil prices and macroeconomic factors.

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Can gold hold $4,700 as oil surge reshapes rate cut expectations?