Gold futures regained ground, surpassing $3,900 per ounce on Friday, although they are still positioned for a weekly decline exceeding 4%, owing to a robust US dollar and elevated Treasury yields reflecting increased market anticipation of a more assertive Federal Reserve tightening policy. US consumer inflation data that surpassed expectations and commentary from Federal Reserve officials, including indications of a potential 50-basis-point rate increase, bolstered expectations of continued monetary policy adjustments. The US dollar index maintained a position above 103 following three successive sessions of gains to a peak seen since April 2025, as investors focused on US PPI data for additional inflation signals. On MCX, December delivery gold futures advanced 0.4% to Rs 1,36,779 per 10 grams.