Gold Prices Caught Between Inflation Fears and Monetary Tightening

Global gold prices showed relative stability on 30 April 2026, following recent declines, as investors recalibrated expectations around US monetary policy and escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Gold traded near $4,550–$4,590 per ounce, after falling by 3.4% over three sessions and briefly dipping below the $4,600 threshold, according to data cited by Bloomberg. […]