Gold prices in the Asian session rose as investors analyzed comments from the Federal Reserve and declining Treasury yields. Key figures included Michael Barr, Vice Chair for Supervision, and Cleveland Federal Reserve President Loretta Mester, who mentioned that more rate hikes may be needed.
However, Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic offered a counterbalance, stating that the Fed can afford to be patient. The market is now expecting a potentially lower US CPI number on Wednesday, which could ease concerns about a strong stance by the Fed at its July 26th FOMC meeting.