The price of gold experienced a decline, reaching levels between 2300 and 2295. This downturn may be attributed to several factors, including potential rate hikes by the Bank of Japan (BOJ) and indications that the Bank of England (BOE) could cut rates ahead of the Federal Reserve, possibly in June or August.
In broader market movements, US equity futures displayed a slight downward trend during the Asia open, following a rebound observed on Wall Street the previous Monday. This resurgence in risk sentiment was fueled by the absence of any escalation in tensions in the Middle East over the weekend.
Commodities, overall, demonstrated softer performance, likely influenced by the lack of significant developments in geopolitical tensions. However, currencies linked to activity and risk, notably, exhibited strength on Monday, playing a significant role in buoying equities from a recent downward trajectory, albeit temporarily.