Gold futures failed to retain early gains and ended lower on Monday, extending losses to a fifth straight session.
Gold prices fell as investors rushed to pick up riskier assets amid some upbeat economic data, the passage of a $1.9 trillion Coronavirus relief package by the House of Representatives and on positive developments on the vaccine front.
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Market Analysis
April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.