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Gold Holds Firm as Oil and Fed Signals Shape Momentum

Key Takeaways -Gold is trying to stabilise after its recent pullback, but buyers remain cautious. -Fed guidance remains the main driver, as traders look for signs that future rate cuts are still possible. -Oil above $100 supports inflation concerns but may limit gold’s upside by keeping the Fed cautious. -A peace deal could lower oil prices, weaken the dollar and support stronger gold momentum. -XAU/USD remains below key short-term moving averages, keeping the technical setup fragile. Gold is trying to rebuild support after its recent pullback. Spot gold rose 0.5% to $4,541.83 an ounce, while XAU/USD traded near 4,544.44, up 0.47%. The rebound shows that buyers are still active, but not aggressive. Price remains below short-term moving averages, which means traders are still waiting for clearer signals from the Federal Reserve, the US dollar and oil prices. Fed Guidance Remains The Main Gold Driver Gold does not need an immediate Fed rate cut to perform. It needs traders to believe future cuts are still possible. If Fed guidance stays open to future easing, gold may continue to hold support. If policymakers sound more hawkish for longer, the metal could face renewed pressure from the dollar and real yields. Oil Above $100 Caps The Bullish Case Oil remains the main complication. Higher crude supports the inflation hedge argument, but it also makes the Fed more cautious. If oil stays near $100 as the new normal, it may limit gold’s push toward $5,000. Higher energy prices can keep inflation sticky, support real yields and raise the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold. Peace Deal Risk Cuts Both Ways A peace deal could become a major gold catalyst. If it lowers oil prices and weakens the dollar, gold may regain stronger upside momentum. But if talks fail and oil stays elevated, gold may remain stuck between safe-haven demand and Fed-driven rate pressure. That keeps the market sensitive to US-Iran talks, the Strait of Hormuz and energy flows. XAU/USD Tests Support From a technical view, XAU/USD is trading near 4,544, below the 5-day, 10-day and 20-day moving averages. This suggests momentum remains fragile. Support sits near 4,510, followed by 4,410 and 4,098. Resistance is seen at 4,568, then 4,625 and 4,700. A break below 4,510 could open the door to deeper losses, while a move above 4,568 may help stabilise price action. Discover how Fed guidance, oil prices and dollar pressure are shaping the gold outlooK.

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2026-05-05 05:03:38 (GMT)

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