In the past 48 hours, gold prices weakened by nearly -1.7% due to an increase in long-term US Treasury yields, particularly the 10 and 30-year bonds. XAU/USD, which is often seen as a safe-haven asset, follows the inverse relationship between the US dollar and Treasury yields.
Currently, retail traders seem to be returning to holding gold in their portfolios for the long term. This can be observed through the IG Client Sentiment (IGCS), which acts as a contrarian indicator.