Japan Tokyo Consumer Price Index (YoY): 1.6% (February) vs 1.5%

Feb 27, 2026

Gold rises to near $5,200 amid US tariff uncertainty, US PPI data in focus

Gold (XAU/USD) attracts some buyers to around $5,195 during the early Asian session on Friday. The precious metal edges higher as US tariff uncertainty spurs safe-haven demand. Traders await the release of the US January Producer Price Index (PPI) reports later on Friday for fresh impetus.

Japan Tokyo Consumer Price Index (YoY): 1.6% (February) vs 1.5%

Gold rises to near $5,200 amid US tariff uncertainty, US PPI data in focus

Japan Tokyo CPI ex Fresh Food (YoY) above forecasts (1.7%) in February: Actual (1.8%)