Gold prices have traded near $4,320 per ounce as of June 18, 2026, after a roughly 4% pullback over the past month from levels above $4,500, reflecting reduced safe-haven flows following the U.S.-Iran interim agreement that eased Strait of Hormuz tensions. Hawkish Federal Reserve signals, including potential December rate hikes priced at around 42% odds, have bolstered real yields and the dollar, capping upside in the final weeks of June. Persistent central bank purchases and structural demand continue to limit deeper declines, while upcoming FOMC projections and any shifts in risk sentiment remain key near-term catalysts for gold futures (GC).