Gold prices in Malaysia fell on Monday, based on FXStreet data. Gold was MYR 586.00 per gram, down from MYR 586.74 on Friday. <\/p>\n
Gold also dropped to MYR 6,834.95 per tola from MYR 6,843.63 per tola on Friday. FXStreet listed MYR 5,859.96 for 10 grams and MYR 18,226.54 per troy ounce. <\/p>\n
FXStreet calculates local prices by converting international rates using USD\/MYR and applying local units. The figures are updated daily at publication time and are for reference, with local rates able to differ slightly. <\/p>\n
Central banks are the largest holders of gold. They added 1,136 tonnes worth about $70 billion in 2022, according to the World Gold Council, the highest annual total since records began. <\/p>\n
Gold often moves inversely to the US Dollar and US Treasuries, and can also move opposite to risk assets such as shares. Prices may also react to geopolitical events, recession fears, and interest-rate changes, as gold pays no yield. <\/p>\n
Given the minor pullback in gold, we see this as a consolidation phase rather than a change in the underlying trend. This small dip should be viewed in the context of gold’s strong performance during the geopolitical tensions we saw flare up again in late 2025. The metal remains a key safe-haven asset in portfolios. <\/p>\n
The primary driver to watch is the shifting stance of the US Federal Reserve. After holding rates steady through much of 2025 to combat persistent service-sector inflation, futures markets are now pricing in a greater than 60% probability of a rate cut by the fourth quarter of 2026. As a non-yielding asset, gold becomes more attractive as interest rate expectations fall. <\/p>\n
This dynamic is weakening the US Dollar, which has fallen over 3% against a basket of currencies since March. This provides a significant tailwind for gold, which is priced in dollars. We also note that central bank buying, which set records back in 2022 and remained robust through 2025, continues to create a solid floor under the market, absorbing any significant dips. <\/p>\n
For derivative traders, this environment suggests that buying long-dated call options is a prudent strategy. Contracts expiring in late 2026 or early 2027 would capture the potential price appreciation if the Fed does indeed begin an easing cycle. This approach offers leveraged upside while defining the maximum risk to the premium paid. <\/p>\n
Implied volatility in gold options has not yet fully priced in this potential policy shift, with the GVZ index currently trading below its one-year average. This makes strategies like call spreads or even outright call purchases relatively inexpensive. Traders should monitor this, as a spike in volatility could present opportunities for selling premium. <\/p>\n
In the coming weeks, all eyes should be on US inflation and employment data. Any signs of economic cooling will likely accelerate bets on Fed rate cuts, pushing gold higher. We will be closely watching the next CPI report for confirmation of this disinflationary trend.<\/p>\n
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