Gold prices trading near session highs as ISM Services PMI increases 54.1

Gold is trading near session highs above $4,200/oz as the U.S. service sector shows slowing momentum, raising fears of an economic slowdown. The article notes this could pressure the Federal Reserve to move away from its tightening bias, a rate outlook that typically supports gold. Overall, the move is driven by shifting macro expectations rather than a specific gold-industry catalyst.

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Gold is trading near session highs above $4,200/oz as the U.S. service sector shows slowing momentum, raising fears of an economic slowdown. The article notes this could pressure the Federal Reserve to move away from its tightening bias, a rate outlook that typically supports gold. Overall, the move is driven by shifting macro expectations rather than a specific gold-industry catalyst.