Gold prices continue to experience near-term pressure, trading below the critical 4300 resistance level. The metal briefly dipped beneath 4250 before managing a modest rebound, indicating cautious market sentiment, according to FX Street.

OCBC strategists Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong highlight a persistent bearish bias for gold as it remains capped under the 4300 mark. This resistance level appears to be a significant barrier preventing any sustained upward momentum in the near term, FX Street reported.

For Japanese investors, this subdued gold performance comes amid ongoing volatility in FX and equities markets, emphasizing the need for careful portfolio diversification in uncertain economic conditions.