Australia Westpac Consumer Confidence up to 90.5% in February from previous -1.7% | FXStreet

Gold enters a consolidation phase after posting strong gains on Mondaybut stays above the $5,000 psychological mark and the daily swing low. US Treasury bond yields continue to edge lower on news of Chinese regulators advising financial institutions to curb holdings of US Treasuries, helping XAU/USD hold its its ground.