Gold prices are experiencing short-term volatility as market sentiment is pressured by geopolitical and economic factors. The impending expiration of the U.S.-Iran temporary ceasefire agreement on April 22 has created uncertainty, with Trump indicating a low likelihood of extension without a new agreement, and Iran refusing further negotiations. This geopolitical tension has dampened buying sentiment in the gold market. Additionally, remarks from Federal Reserve Chair nominee Walsh during a Senate Banking Committee hearing emphasized the Fed's independence and commitment to low inflation, further influencing market dynamics. Strong U.S. retail sales data for March, which rose 1.7% month-over-month, have also reduced expectations for imminent Fed rate cuts, adding to the constraints on gold's upward momentum.