XAU retreats as elevated Treasury yields and oil prices reinforce downside pressure

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Gold drops 1.7% to $4,064 today

Highlights

Gold faced selling pressure from higher US Treasury yields and rising oil prices, increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets.
The $4,070 level has repeatedly acted as support since late September and continues to inform short-term positioning decisions.
Gold trades below key moving averages, with most momentum indicators bearish and the next session expected in the $4,043 to $4,091 range.

Rising yields and oil prices drive persistent gold selloff

Elevated US Treasury yields and rising oil prices have weighed on gold, with higher yields increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets and stronger energy prices fueling inflation concerns, according to FXStreet and Investinglive. The metal has repeatedly tested support at $4,070, which has acted as a floor since late September and may inform short-term positioning, FXStreet reported. These macroeconomic dynamics have been primary contributors to recent selling pressure in the gold market.

Technical resistance limits rebound as selling momentum dominates

Gold is trading below the MA-20 at $4,109, the MA-50 at $4,117, and the long-term MA-200 at $4,411. The Ichimoku Kijun sits at $4,105, marking immediate resistance for any attempted intraday rebound. On the indicator front, MACD and ADX both confirm strong selling momentum, while RSI at 30.88 and oversold readings in Stochastic RSI and CCI highlight downside exhaustion. Bull/Bear Power reflects clear seller dominance in the current session, and the Awesome Oscillator remains neutral.

Limited recovery odds as bearish setup confines gold’s range

In the short term, gold is expected to trade within a range of $4,043 to $4,091. The probability of further downside remains much higher than a reversal, limiting the likelihood of a sustained recovery. If the price climbs above $4,105, it could trigger a short squeeze and test higher resistance levels, whereas a drop below $4,043 would likely accelerate losses as bearish momentum intensifies. The baseline scenario is for gold to consolidate within this band, subject to typical volatility around its current level.

Anton Kharitonov, analyst at Traders Union, sees gold under persistent pressure from elevated US Treasury yields and strong selling momentum. The metal remains below key moving averages, with technicals pointing to dominance by sellers and little sign of sustained recovery. Short-term consolidation seems likely unless there is a decisive break above $4,105 or below $4,043. "As long as gold trades under resistance at $4,105, I remain skeptical of any bullish reversal attempts."

Earlier, analysts noted that higher oil prices and firm US Treasury yields had created a challenging environment for gold with inflation concerns and persistent expectations of restrictive Federal Reserve policy limiting the metal's appeal. The current technical outlook reinforces these pressures, with downside risks prevailing and the $4,043 support level now critical to monitor for potential further declines or a shift in market direction.

Source of Data: XAU Price Analysis by TU

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