The data shows that the US Dollar is oversold, which means a reversal is on the cards. Also, the central banks around the world hold their reserves in gold, bonds, and the US Dollar.
This means a weakness in any of the reserve options, which leads the banks to move towards others to maximise the returns.
So, a reversal in the US Dollar could lead to lower prices of Gold. Also, it's worth noting that the Dollar and the Gold have a negative correlation, while USD and bonds are positively correlated.
This means a stronger US Dollar will push the gold prices lower, while the bond prices will move higher. Meanwhile, a quick look at the data shows that yields are already low.
This is a sign that we can expect a bounce in the bond prices in the coming months. All of this means that a rally in the US Dollar will also lead to a rally in the bonds.
Also, many experts believe that the SLR will change in the coming months. In fact, the pressure to change it will only increase as the bond yields rise.
But it's worth mentioning that all of this is still on paper, as the US Dollar index is still at record lows. The YTD chat of the DXY shows the US Dollar is at its weakest level in the year 2025. That's why we see a rally in the Gold market while the bond markets are also showing signs of struggle.
This also raises the question of what would help the US Dollar to stage a recovery? For starters, an uptick in the US economic data and softening of the trade tensions could help the US Dollar to breathe a little.
Also, growth in the US manufacturing sector could be a bullish factor for the US Dollar.