Spot gold fell to $3,996.74 on July 1 after earlier trading near $4,007.78, as traders reassessed Kevin Warsh’s comments and the Federal Reserve outlook, with Maybank citing a stronger dollar and hawkish repricing.
Spot gold slipped below the $4,000-an-ounce mark on July 1, with Bitget market data showing the metal at $3,996.74, down 0.27% on the day after earlier trading around $4,007.78. The two source reports diverged on the interpretation of Kevin Warsh’s comments: Maybank analysts said markets repriced the Federal Reserve more hawkishly, lifting the dollar and pressuring gold, while another report said traders viewed Warsh’s remarks as less hawkish and supportive for gold and other risk assets. Maybank added that gold had already tested $4,000 an ounce and may need to fall to $3,600 before fresh buying is warranted.