XAU trades flat as seller pressure limits upside near $4,031 support

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Highlights

Gold demand has paused as traders await the Federal Reserve policy announcement, with markets expecting interest rates to hold steady.
Shifts in the US Dollar are shaping the attractiveness of gold for international investors, altering global demand patterns.
Gold trades in a mixed technical setup, forecast to move between $4,020 and $4,075 in the next 2 to 3 days, with a 73% probability of an upward move but short-term uncertainty.

Rate policy caution and dollar swings dampen gold flows

The pending policy announcement from the Federal Reserve has kept gold traders on hold, as markets anticipate that interest rates will remain unchanged. This cautious stance reflects the asset's sensitivity to central bank policy decisions, which shape the demand for non-yielding investments like gold. Additionally, ongoing fluctuations in the US Dollar, as noted by FXStreet, continue to shape the broader appeal of gold for international investors, influencing demand patterns amid changing currency values.

Mixed momentum as support holds and oscillators diverge

On the hourly chart, gold is currently trading below the MA-20 at $4,050 and above the MA-50 at $4,029, while on the daily chart it remains well under the MA-200 at $4,383. The Ichimoku Kijun level at $4,031 is acting as immediate support. Among key momentum indicators, MACD signals strong bullish momentum, with ADX indicating a buy bias, but CCI registers a sell signal and Stoch RSI appears neutral. RSI stands at 51.98, within the buy zone, and Bull/Bear Power is flagging oversold intraday conditions, suggesting sellers still exert influence. The Awesome Oscillator (AO) supports the recent upward movement, though the current mix of oscillator readings highlights underlying divergence in market sentiment.

Upward bias as range-bound outlook meets resistance risk

Over the next two to three trading days, gold is expected to fluctuate within a range between $4,020 and $4,075, reflecting typical volatility for this asset class. There is a 73% probability of an upward move, with a lower likelihood of downside risk. The baseline scenario anticipates gold holding within a sideways corridor, but a break above resistance could see the price extend toward the upper end of the range, while a drop below immediate support could open room for further declines.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees gold trading in a holding pattern ahead of the Federal Reserve announcement. He notes that sentiment is cautious, but underlying macro and momentum indicators suggest buyers remain active. Dollar moves and central bank policy remain decisive for near-term gold demand. With upside odds at 73%, he has a constructive outlook. "If gold stays above $4,031 support after the Fed decision, I expect momentum to build toward the top of the $4,075 range."

Earlier, analysts noted that gold remained under pressure due to expectations of continued monetary tightening, with market direction hinging on future moves by the Federal Reserve. While short-term technical signals now suggest a mixed outlook, traders should monitor the $4,031 support and $4,075 resistance levels over the coming sessions for potential breakout or breakdown opportunities.

Source of Data: XAU Price Analysis by TU

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