The fact we saw an intraday break above $2400 quickly reverse suggests traders are keen to book profits, which in turn suggests we may be about to experience some sort of shakeout at these highs.” Gold price (XAU/USD) oscillates in a narrow trading band heading into the European session on Tuesday and remains well within the striking distance of the all-time peak touched last week. The US Dollar (USD) climbs to its highest level since early November inflation. The hawkish outlook remains supportive of elevated US Treasury bond yields and keeps a lid on any meaningful appreciating move for the non-yielding yellow metal.