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Gold Price Stalls Below Key Resistance as Strong Dollar and Rising Yields Apply Pressure
- The situation in the Middle East is escalating again, with tensions between the U.S. and Iran increasing after a ceasefire quickly broke down. This has pushed oil prices higher and boosted both the dollar and yields, which typically work against gold. Even though gold is seen as a safe-haven asset during geopolitical uncertainty, higher interest rates reduce its appeal since it doesn’t pay interest, and a stronger dollar makes it more expensive for buyers using other currencies. So treasury yields put pressure on gold prices.
- Technically, gold is giving mixed signals. It remains in a long-term uptrend because it is above the 200 day moving average around $4217, but in the short term it is struggling below the 50 day moving average near $4892, showing some weakness. Key resistance levels are around $5239 and $5419, while support is seen near $4744 and $4542. Right now, gold is testing this support zone. If it drops below $4644, short-term momentum could turn bearish, while a move above $4891 would signal strength again. Overall, the market is neutral for now, with a slight bullish bias, but traders are closely watching whether gold can break above the 50-day average or fall below key support levels.
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