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Spot gold and silver moved modestly lower during early U.S. trading Tuesday as a firmer dollar and hawkish Federal Reserve commentary weighed on precious metals. Another retreat in oil prices and Treasury yields offered some relief but failed to spark a stronger bullion rally.

At the time of writing, spot gold traded near $4,336.50 an ounce, down 0.15% for the session. Spot silver stood at $65.73, down 0.26%, as both metals confronted continued pressure from interest rate expectations.

Market positioning remains focused on whether the Fed’s Sept. 16 rate increase represented a single adjustment or the beginning of a longer tightening sequence. Traders are still pricing a meaningful chance of another rate increase following last week’s move.

Oil prices and the 10 year Treasury yield have retreated for five consecutive sessions, reducing some immediate pressure on gold. However, Fed officials have kept the front end of the curve defensive by warning that energy supply shocks could sustain elevated inflation pressure.

Tuesday’s U.S. economic calendar includes September S&P Global flash PMIs at 9:45 a.m. ET. New home sales and the Richmond Fed manufacturing survey are scheduled for 10 a.m. ET, followed by further appearances from Fed speakers.

For gold, lower oil prices and a 10 year Treasury yield near 4.93% provide support. A stronger dollar and the possibility of another rate increase are limiting rallies, leaving bullion caught between easing energy pressure and restrictive monetary signals.

Gold has recovered from the $4,301 downside target identified in the latest technical analysis. Still, the metal remains below the $4,358.25 pivot and the first resistance level at $4,393.68, keeping the immediate technical picture constrained.

Silver is trading near the $65.90 technical support area after weakening during the latest hourly setup. The metal remains vulnerable to a deeper test if the dollar extends its rebound, while its performance remains closely tied to movements in crude oil and bond yields.

The Strait of Hormuz remains the primary geopolitical channel affecting oil prices, inflation expectations and demand for defensive assets. Tuesday’s market reaction centered on reports of possible deescalation rather than a resolution of the underlying conflict.

Oil prices fell after reports that Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the U.S. takes initial steps to ease military pressure. Brent crude slipped below $100 a barrel, while Nymex WTI crude moved below $95.

Those declines reduced the immediate inflation impulse that pressured bonds and gold last week. However, the conflict remains unresolved, diesel markets are tight, refined product supplies remain stressed and any diplomatic progress is conditional.

The impact on gold is therefore mixed. Lower crude prices reduce the interest rate shock facing bullion, while continuing risks to Gulf shipping preserve an underlying geopolitical bid in the market.

Global markets were modestly firmer before the U.S. open, with U.S. equity index futures edging higher. Lower oil prices and easing bond market pressure helped extend Monday’s rebound in risk assets.

European shares advanced, while Asian markets were mixed after the recent rally led by artificial intelligence cooled. The broader market remained selective as investors balanced cheaper energy against high long term yields and hawkish central bank guidance.

For gold bulls, the next upside objective is a move above $4,358.25, followed by targets at $4,393.68 and $4,433.00. Bears are watching for a break below $4,333.11, with deeper downside targets at $4,301.00 and $4,270.00.

Silver bulls are seeking a move back above $65.64, which would place $67.24 and $68.33 in view. Bears are targeting a break below $65.8985, followed by deeper downside levels at $64.44 and $63.47.

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