Gold prices remain above $5,000. This support stems primarily from safe-haven demand fueled by ongoing geopolitical risks and widespread selling of currencies and sovereign bonds. Investors are currently closely watching US consumer confidence data due later on Tuesday and Federal Reserve Chairman Powell's speech on Wednesday. FP Markets analyst Aaron Hill stated that if Powell clearly counters political pressure and demonstrates a firm stance in defending the Fed's independence, it could boost the dollar in the short term; conversely, if his statements lean towards supporting gradual interest rate cuts, it could further depress the dollar. (Jinshi)