Gold Holds Steady Near $2,300 as Markets Await Crucial Inflation Data

Gold prices remained relatively stable around $2,300 an ounce in Asian trading on Friday, with slight fluctuations as traders awaited key inflation data. The market’s focus is on the upcoming PCE price index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge, which could influence future interest rate decisions. Gold’s performance has been rangebound due to uncertainty over U.S. interest rates, with high rates generally unfavorable for non-yielding assets like gold.