Spot gold prices declined on Tuesday as easing U.S.-China trade tensions reduced safe-haven demand. Gold traded at $3,306.74 per ounce, as China signaled a willingness to suspend some tariffs on U.S. imports and the U.S. administration expressed optimism about resolving trade disputes. The improved risk sentiment led investors to await key U.S. economic data later this week, including job openings and inflation reports, which could further influence the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook. Despite the pullback, gold remains up nearly 25% year-to-date, supported by ongoing central bank buying and persistent macroeconomic uncertainty.
Silver spot prices were relatively stable, trading at $33.31 per ounce. The market saw moderate activity, with suppliers holding back sales due to tight inventories and narrow spot-futures spreads ahead of the Asian Labor Day holiday. The gold/silver ratio remains historically high at 100:1, suggesting potential for silver to outperform if the ratio normalizes.
