inflation
The U.S. dollar index fell 0.32 percent to 109.60, remaining near its two-year peak
Georgieva noted that the U.S. economy is performing "quite a bit better" than anticipated
Western Asia's economy is set to strengthen to 3.5 percent in 2025, driven by improved prospects in Saudi Arabia and Türkiye
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.17 percent to 109.83, making bullion less attractive for other currency holders
The U.S. dollar index held steady at 109.09, nearing the two-year high it touched last week
The U.S. dollar index gained 0.03 percent to 108.57, making bullion less attractive for other currency holders
Among GCC countries, Kuwait recorded the highest annual inflation rate in September at 2.8 percent
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield hit its highest since May 2024 yesterday, impacting bullion's rise
Factors that may support gold prices include stronger central bank demand or rapid deterioration of financial conditions
Traders are awaiting the release of the U.S. jobs report on Friday for additional insight into the Fed's interest rate outlook
The central bank expects inflation to fall to 21 percent by the end of 2025
