This pause in the market can be interpreted as investors balancing between low liquidity in Asian markets and upcoming critical U.S. inflation data. Holidays in major players such as China and South Korea have slightly thinned market activity, but the main story remains in the Fed minutes.

Why Gold Is Pulling Back: Fed Minutes and Dollar Pressure

There is no single reason for this gold retracement. Minutes from the Federal Reserve’s latest meeting show members are cautious about interest rate cuts. Some even indicated that “a rate hike remains on the table if inflation does not decline,” which pushed non-yielding gold slightly aside.

The dollar’s global strength continues to pressure gold prices. Analysts suggest gold could fluctuate in the $4,800–$5,100 range in the short term, with Friday’s Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) report likely decisive for a lasting trend.

February 19 Current Gold and Silver Trends

Gram gold is trading around 7,012 TL, down about 0.1%. Ounce gold is just below the psychological $5,000 mark at $4,968.

Silver prices, following yesterday’s gain of over 5%, are holding steady at $77.18. Technically, the $70–$90 range remains the main trading zone for silver.

Other precious metals saw minor changes: platinum fell to $2,069, while palladium remained stable around $1,715.

Market Analysis: Is It the Right Time to Buy Gold?

This sideways movement can be interpreted as the calm before the storm. Macro pressures dominate over technical weakness. If U.S. employment and inflation data fail to reassure the Fed, a stronger dollar could continue to challenge gold.

The 7,000 TL support for gram gold is critical. However, the market always leaves room for reversal. If Friday’s data falls short of expectations, current bearish sentiment could quickly reverse.

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The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.2% in January following a 0.3% increase in December. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast a 0.3% rise. These data points applied slight pressure on gold prices, while spot gold showed sudden fluctuations. Gram gold traded around 7,222 TL. In the short term, this pullback makes recovery difficult, and without a shift in the dollar’s trend, upward momentum is likely limited.

Inflation Data and Fed Outlook Influence Gold

CPI readings played a key role in short-term market movements. Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee noted that interest rates could fall, though service-sector inflation remains elevated. Markets expect the Fed to keep rates steady at its March 18 meeting. Futures pricing indicates a total 75 basis points of cuts this year, with the first expected in July. Historically, non-yielding precious metals perform well in low-interest-rate environments. Tim Waterer added, “Gold will likely need the dollar to resume its downtrend to push toward $6,000 by year-end.”

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Other Metals and Geopolitical Developments

Silver rose 3% on Friday but fell 3.2% on Monday to $74.50 per ounce. Platinum slipped 0.4% to $2,054.78, and palladium declined 0.2% to $1,682.44. Geopolitical developments are also weighing on the market. U.S. military officials are reportedly preparing for a potential weeks-long operation against Iran if President Donald Trump authorizes an attack, which could escalate tensions far beyond recent clashes.

Local Market Snapshot

As of 08:50 Turkish time, HAS Gold was trading around 7,291 TL, reflecting a roughly 1.10% daily drop. Gram gold remained near 7,327 TL.

• HAS: 7,258.83 / 7,291.27 TL, -1.09%

• Spot : 4,984.8 / 4,985.4 USD, -1.16%

• Gram : 7,222.54 / 7,327.73 TL, -1.09%

• Gold/Silver Ratio: 59.03 / 66.54, +1.28%

Profit-taking and low trading volumes continue to pressure both international and local prices.

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