April Gold futures faced selling pressure on March 24, 2026, marking a potential fifth consecutive negative session as U.S. Treasury yields and the dollar moved higher. Although the contract saw a midday bounce toward 4,450.50, it reversed to trade down roughly 0.25% late in the session. The 10-Year yield returned to 4.39% while the 2-Year yield climbed to 3.91%, creating increased competition for gold and supporting the dollar. These movements have reinforced market expectations that the Federal Reserve will not implement rate cuts in the near term, further weighing on the metals sector.