Gold prices resumed it's upward momentum on Friday, closing the week with gains amid a decrease in US Treasury bond yields. The 10-year benchmark note saw a decline of three and a half basis points, settling at 4.248%. Despite recent comments from Federal Reserve officials suggesting a somewhat hawkish stance, investors responded positively by reducing expectations for Fed interest rate cuts.
The release of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) minutes for January revealed a cautious approach among policymakers regarding rate cuts, particularly in light of recent inflationary pressures. While recognizing a more balanced outlook for achieving both mandates, policymakers emphasized their continued vigilance towards inflation, with economic risks perceived as tilted to the downside. The Fed aims to maintain interest rates in the range of 5.25% to 5.50% for the time being, seeking to assess whether January's inflation data reflects a temporary spike or a sustained trend.
This reluctance to immediately implement rate cuts is seen as a measure to mitigate potential upward pressures on consumer prices. In light of this, the cost of holding assets like Gold, which do not provide yields is likely going to go up. The future movement of safe-haven assets will be influenced by market expectations regarding potential Fed rate cuts.
This video sheds light on the technical understanding of the market structure in other to unravel the potential trajectory of price action in the upcoming week.
XAUUSD Technical Overview:
In this video, we conducted a comprehensive analysis of the XAUUSD chart, utilizing both technical and fundamental perspectives. Our examination included an in-depth study of key levels, historical price movements, market behaviors, and the interplay between buyers and sellers, aiming to unveil potential trading opportunities.
Our focal point for the week is the $2,025 zone, endowed with historical significance, rendering it a pivotal level. The sustainability of bullish momentum above this zone could pave the way for continued buying pressure, potentially propelling prices to new highs. Conversely, a breach below the $2,025 level, coupled with persistent selling pressure, might signal a resurgence of bearish sentiment.
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