Gold prices struggle to hold early gains as U.S. dollar nears 18-month high, bond yields remain elevated — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-prices-struggle-to-hold-early-gains-as-u-s-dollar-nears-18-month-high-bond-yields-remain-elevatedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. Gold Prices Struggle Against Strong U.S. Dollar and Bond Yieldshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-prices-struggle-to-hold-early-gains-as-u-s-dollar-nears-18-month-high-bond-yields-remain-elevatedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/gold-prices-struggle-to-hold-early-gains-as-u-s-dollar-nears-18-month-high-bond-yields-remain-elevated#u125388Fri, 16 Oct 2026 09:21:10 +0000Gold prices face heavy pressure as a strong U.S. dollar approaches an 18-month high and bond yields stay elevated, keeping investors cautious ahead of key inflation data. Spot gold was quoted around $4,156.20 an ounce after dropping nearly 1%, struggling to maintain recovery momentum following an earlier dip below $4,100. Silver also faced downward pressure, trading near $60.35 an ounce. Market participants remain reluctant to take major positions as they await Wednesday's U.S. Consumer Price Index report to gauge future monetary policy directions.Why it mattersThe precious metal faces a