Gold prices retreated slightly from a three-week high as the US dollar strengthened following renewed optimism around the US government’s reopening. The stronger dollar weighed on safe-haven demand, prompting mild profit-booking in bullion markets. Traders observed that while geopolitical risk and inflation expectations continue to support long-term gold interest, short-term price action remains sensitive to currency moves and US macro signals. Market analysts expect volatility to persist as investors balance global growth uncertainty with shifting central-bank commentary across major economies.