Gold Prices Mixed As Dollar Consolidates Amid Doubts Over US-Iran Ceasefire

April 03, 2026 17:14 ET Foreign trade figure and survey data on the private sector were in focus in this holiday-shortened week as the war in the Middle East continues, further raising concern for policymakers. In the U.S., data on external trade, private sector employment and consumer confidence gained attention. In Europe, latest inflation figures worsened the fears for policymakers, though the acceleration was expected due to the jump in crude oil prices. Manufacturing activity remained resilient in China.