Japan Overall Household Spending (YoY) registered at -1%, below expectations (2.5%) in January

Mar 10, 2026

Gold edges higher to near $5,150 on safe-haven demand

Gold price (XAU/USD) trades with mild gains near $5,140 during the early Asian session on Tuesday. Persistent geopolitical risks in the Middle East provide some support to the precious metal despite recent selling pressure.

Japan Overall Household Spending (YoY) registered at -1%, below expectations (2.5%) in January

Gold edges higher to near $5,150 on safe-haven demand

Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence climbed from previous -2.6% to 1.2% in March