Gold prices declined slightly after reaching historic highs, which may be due to technical profit taking by some participants. At the same time, it is worth taking into account the ongoing geopolitical uncertainty. Former President Trump's decision to exempt a number of countries from new tariffs contributed to a partial restoration of market calm, but interest in gold as a protective asset remains high. The focus of markets this week is on data from the US and Europe, as well as the speech of Jerome Powell from the Fed.