The Gold price (XAU/USD) experienced selling pressure during the early European session on Monday. Official data released on Sunday indicated that the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) halted its gold purchases for the second consecutive month in June. As China is the world’s largest consumer of bullion, this pause could negatively impact the Gold price.
US Fed Rate Cut Speculation Supports Gold Prices
Conversely, rising speculation that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) might cut interest rates in the third quarter could support the non-yielding Gold price. Additionally, political uncertainty in France, following exit polls suggesting a hung parliament from the French parliamentary elections, might drive investors toward safe-haven assets like Gold.