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Gold (XAU/USD) persists in its sideways consolidation trend this Tuesday, contained within the familiar range established over the last three weeks. The scales, however, seem to tip in favor of the bulls as the Federal Reserve gears up for a less restrictive policy stance, promising a tailwind for this precious metal.
The speculation that the Fed will initiate a rate cut cycle in June, combined with a modest dip in US Treasury yields, positions the US Dollar (USD) in a defensive climb. Furthermore, geopolitical tensions stemming from the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and an uncertain ceasefire in the Gaza Strip suggest that the path of least resistance for safe-haven gold remains upwards.