Gold ▼ -0.28% to $4994.40 — Daily Market Summary, March 18, 2026
Gold held near $1,994 with a minor 0.28% decline amid Treasury yields easing to 4.20% and a flat dollar, reflecting stable opportunity cost and muted safe-haven demand. GLD ETF volumes indicated steady institutional engagement, while equities advanced modestly without triggering material outflows. The consolidation phase suggests market participants are awaiting key catalysts in yield trajectory and geopolitical developments.