XAU rallies as US Treasury yields slip below 5%

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Highlights

Gold price action is shaped by the US Federal Reserve's 25 basis-point interest rate hike, which has raised the opportunity cost for non-yielding assets.
Gold found support after US Treasury yields fell below 5% ahead of the Fed decision, leading to modest safe-haven demand and market volatility near $4,300.
Technicals indicate short-term bullish momentum with overbought signals; forecasted range for gold is $4,312 to $4,385 over the next 2 to 3 days.

Mixed market reaction as Fed rate hike boosts volatility

The main driver for gold's price action is the recent 25 basis-point interest rate hike by the US Federal Reserve, according to Fxstreet. This move increases the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets, which typically weighs on gold, but market reaction has been mixed as participants assess longer-term repercussions. Additional support for gold came as US Treasury yields slipped below 5% ahead of the Fed's decision, a development reported by Fxempire that modestly improved safe-haven demand. Following these events, renewed selling just above $4,300 on Thursday highlighted increased volatility and ongoing adjustment to new policy expectations, as noted by Fxstreet.

Buyer dominance as overbought signals clash with neutral momentum

On the hourly chart, XAU remains above its MA-20 and MA-50, but is still trading underneath the MA-200 level. The Ichimoku Kijun provides immediate support at $4,298. MACD and ADX readings are neutral, suggesting a lack of decisive momentum. RSI stands at 59.73, reflecting buy territory, while Stoch RSI, CCI, and Bull/Bear Power all show overbought conditions. This strong buyer dominance intraday is further validated by a buy signal from the Awesome Oscillator, though the combination of overbought readings and active buyers signals a risk of pullbacks.

Range-bound outlook as volatility bands contain upside risk

Over the next two to three trading days, XAU is expected to remain within a range from $4,312 to $4,385, consistent with typical volatility bands for gold. Probability models suggest a 75% chance of an upward move, while the likelihood of a downturn is estimated at 25%. The base scenario projects range-bound action within the current corridor. A break above $4,385 would open the way for further gains, while a move below key support at $4,298 could indicate a reversal.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, analyst at Traders Union, sees gold supported by macro factors following the US Federal Reserve's rate hike. He believes lowered Treasury yields and sustained safe-haven demand contribute to a positive sentiment, with buyers still active. Overbought signals warn of a risk for pullbacks, but key technical support remains intact. Karapetjanc expects gold to remain buoyant. "As long as gold holds above $4,298, I expect bullish momentum to continue and see upside potential within the current range."

Previously it was reported that Metals Exploration significantly expanded its gold interests in Nicaragua amid ongoing regulatory scrutiny and geopolitical risks. The current technical setup for gold introduces a new dimension, as near-term price action remains heavily influenced by U.S. monetary policy shifts—with traders advised to monitor $4,298 as a critical support level for signs of a potential reversal.

Source of Data: XAU Price Analysis by TU

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