Gold prices decreased sharply this morning, standing at $1,960 at 8:45 am on May 23rd (Vietnam time), down $19 from the previous morning.
This drop is due to technical chart weakening and the recovery of the USD, which reduced gold's appeal to buyers holding other currencies. The market is closely watching the debt ceiling talks, and the dovish Fed attitude could be the next catalyst for gold prices.
The default of the world's No. 1 economy before the next Fed meeting will impact future decisions.