Gold rose in Asian morning trade after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged overnight. DBS Group strategist Sherilyn Chew said recent gains have been event-driven — notably US‑Iran de‑escalation — and have only partly offset Fed signals of possible hikes later this year, leaving prices in a narrow trading range. Chew expects central bank bullion buying to remain strong and a survey showing planned reserve increases over the next year should provide medium‑term support. DBS sees gold trading

2026-06-18

Gold rose in Asian morning trade after the Federal Reserve left rates unchanged overnight. DBS Group strategist Sherilyn Chew said recent gains have been event-driven — notably US‑Iran de‑escalation — and have only partly offset Fed signals of possible hikes later this year, leaving prices in a narrow trading range. Chew expects central bank bullion buying to remain strong and a survey showing planned reserve increases over the next year should provide medium‑term support. DBS sees gold trading range‑bound near term; further declines in bond yields would likely push prices higher.