Gold Holds Firm as Safe-Haven Demand Offsets Stronger Dollar

Gold remained resilient as investors balanced a firmer U.S. dollar against persistent geopolitical risks and uncertainty surrounding global trade. Demand for defensive assets continued to provide support even as expectations for interest rates remained a key driver of price movements.

The metal's ability to stay near elevated levels reflects more than short-term market volatility. Central bank purchases, ongoing geopolitical tensions, and portfolio diversification have created multiple sources of demand, making gold less dependent on a single economic catalyst than in previous market cycles.

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