Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD rebound stalls beneath former support near $4,070

Resistance near $4,070, formerly a support level, checks the XAU/USD rebound from $3,975 lows.
Precious metals face pressure on Wednesday, with the US Dollar strengthening before the Fed's decision.
Selling pressure appears to be easing, though the broader trend continues to point lower.

Gold (XAU/USD) is under modest pressure on Wednesday, with a firmer US Dollar weighing on precious metals as AI stocks recover. Trading around $4,050, Gold has seen its recovery over the previous two days stall near $4,070, where former support has become resistance. The recovery in AI stocks allows investors to turn their attention to the Federal Reserve (Fed) and its monetary policy decision, scheduled for later in the day.

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Chairman Kevin Warsh’s press release is set to be the main focus, as the Fed is widely expected to hold its Federal Funds Rate within the 3.75%-4.00% range. Although Warsh is likely to avoid endorsing a specific rate path, an unambiguous commitment to tackling inflationary pressures might suffice to reinforce market expectations of a December rate hike.

Technical Analysis: Is Bearish Momentum Losing Steam?

Signs that sellers are losing their grip are emerging as XAU/USD consolidates at $4,047 inside a descending parallel channel. Momentum indicators point to a neutral trend: the 4-hour Relative Strength Index remains above 50, while the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) stays positive. These readings suggest weakening bearish control rather than a decisive bullish reversal.

For a move towards the channel’s upper boundary, currently near $4,125, buyers first face the previously noted $4,070 zone, corresponding to the October 7 and 14 lows. Beyond the channel top lie the October 20 and 21 highs around $4,150.

The psychological $4,000 mark continues to provide important support on the downside. A break below it would bring into focus a further zone expected to challenge sellers, stretching from the late June lows at $3,940 to the July range floor between $3,960 and $3,970.

(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool. Know more.)

Gold: Frequently Asked Questions

What Makes Gold an Investment Choice?

Gold’s appeal as a safe-haven asset makes it widely regarded as a suitable investment during periods of turmoil, beyond its lustre and use in jewellery. Throughout human history, it has held an important place as both a store of value and a medium of exchange. Since it does not depend on any particular issuer or government, the precious metal is also widely viewed as a hedge against inflation and currency depreciation.

Which Buyers Hold the Most Gold?

The largest holders of Gold are central banks. To bolster their currencies during turbulent periods, they typically diversify reserves and purchase Gold, strengthening perceptions of the economy and the currency. Substantial Gold reserves can underpin confidence in a country’s solvency. According to World Gold Council data, central banks increased their reserves by 1,136 tonnes of Gold, valued at around $70 billion, in 2022. That marked the biggest annual purchase since records began. Emerging-economy central banks, including those in China, India and Turkey, are expanding their Gold reserves rapidly.

How Does Gold Move Relative to Other Assets?

An inverse relationship links Gold with the US Dollar and US Treasuries, both of which are major reserve and safe-haven assets. A weaker Dollar generally supports Gold, allowing investors and central banks to diversify their holdings during unsettled periods. Risk assets also tend to move in the opposite direction to Gold: rising equity markets usually weigh on its price, whereas selling in riskier markets generally benefits the precious metal.

Which Factors Drive Gold Prices?

A variety of influences can drive Gold prices. Its safe-haven appeal means geopolitical turmoil or concerns about a severe recession can trigger a rapid rise. Because Gold offers no yield, lower interest rates generally support it, while a higher cost of money typically puts pressure on the yellow metal. Nevertheless, the US Dollar (USD) accounts for much of its price movement, since Gold is quoted in dollars (XAU/USD). Dollar strength tends to restrain Gold prices; a softer Dollar, by contrast, is likely to lift them.