Gold price holds below $3,932 resistance amid range-bound trading and weak momentum

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Highlights

Inflation concerns and ongoing scrutiny of Federal Reserve policy continue to influence gold demand and liquidity conditions.
Monetary policy uncertainty remains central to risk assessments for gold, contributing to subdued investor activity.
Gold trades below key moving averages with bearish technical signals, and the expected range for the next 2 to 3 days is $3,853 to $3,946.

Liquidity dampened as Fed policy uncertainty curbs yellow metal demand

According to Fxvnpro, ongoing inflation concerns and monitoring of Federal Reserve policy remain influential for gold, as expectations of tighter monetary conditions typically weigh on demand for non-yielding assets. Such macroeconomic dynamics contribute to subdued sentiment and may dampen liquidity in XAU/USD trading. The broader backdrop of monetary policy uncertainty continues to shape investors' risk assessment around gold.

Bearish momentum persists as key technical barriers limit upside

The price sits below the MA-20, MA-50, and the long-term MA-200 on the working timeframe, highlighting persistent downward alignment. Immediate resistance is defined by the Ichimoku Kijun level at $3,932. Momentum indicators confirm underlying weakness, with MACD at Strong Sell and ADX also on Sell. RSI prints at 37.65, suggesting continued downside pressure, while Stoch RSI and CCI are both Neutral. Bull/Bear Power shows oversold conditions along with ongoing seller dominance in intraday activity. Notably, divergence arises as short-term oscillators signal Neutral while trending signals remain bearish, indicating some hesitation in selling strength.

Downside drift favored as resistance caps gold’s short-term gains

In the short term, XAU is projected to trade within a typical volatility band of $3,853 to $3,946 over the next 2 to 3 sessions. A break above immediate resistance at $3,932 would be required for any bullish scenario, but this outcome carries very low probability. The more probable outcome is a further drift toward support, especially if the $3,853 level is breached. Range-bound movement is the baseline scenario, with sellers likely to retain control unless sentiment changes decisively.

Anton Kharitonov, expert at Traders Union, sees gold trading with persistent weakness as macroeconomic uncertainty and Fed policy continue to dampen demand for non-yielding assets. He believes the technical alignment is firmly against the bulls, with resistance capping rallies and indicators confirming seller control. The analyst maintains a defensive stance given the neutral-to-bearish short-term momentum. "Unless $3,932 is broken to the upside, I remain cautious and expect range-bound to lower trading in XAU/USD."

Earlier, analysts noted that gold's outlook could improve as central banks pause rate hikes, though macroeconomic uncertainty and inflation concerns have weighed on prices. The current technical setup highlights persistent bearish momentum, making the $3,853 support level a critical downside risk for traders to monitor in the coming sessions.

Source of Data: XAU Price Analysis by TU

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