Gold holds steady amid ongoing geopolitical uncertainty

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Gold drops 0.64% today to $4,515

Highlights

Central banks added 244 tonnes to gold reserves in Q1 2026, bolstering official sector demand and tightening private supply.
Persistent geopolitical risks, rising fiscal debt, and sustained central bank accumulation are reinforcing institutional interest in gold allocations.
Gold trades below major technical support levels with bearish momentum, targeting a $4,435–$4,670 range, and further downside favored barring a breakout above $4,645.

Official sector buying and portfolio shifts as volatility spikes

In the first quarter of 2026, central banks were reported to have added a net 244 tonnes of gold to their official reserves, which increased demand from the official sector and affected the overall supply available to private investors. Geopolitical uncertainty, fiscal debt issues, and ongoing central bank accumulation have been recorded as background factors supporting interest in gold, often leading to institutional allocation. Investors have recently been advised to consider booking partial profits after a strong run-up, reflecting heightened market volatility and portfolio rebalancing activity — though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Entrenched negative momentum amid resistance clusters and waning downside

The MA-20, MA-50, and MA-200 are positioned at $4,613.25, $4,668.25, and $4,600.16, respectively, all standing above the current price. The Ichimoku Kijun is set at $4,644.84, representing the nearest resistance point in this context. Broadly negative momentum is detected by the MACD and ADX on the daily chart, while an RSI reading at 42.25 highlights limited buying strength. Meanwhile, oversold signals are evident across Stoch RSI, CCI, and BBP, with the latter's negative value indicating entrenched seller control for the session. The Awesome Oscillator is aligned with this downward structure, although some oscillator divergence warns that downside momentum could be waning.

Elevated downside risk as oversold state tempers further losses

Over the next five trading days, gold is likely to fluctuate within a volatility band of $4,435 to $4,670. The potential for further decline remains elevated, with the probability of a price increase estimated at less than 20%. Sideways consolidation between immediate support and resistance is the baseline expectation, as oversold oscillator readings may slow the pace of additional losses. A breakout above $4,645 would open the way to $4,670, while a drop below $4,435 could prompt sharper selling if negative momentum persists.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, notes that strong central bank demand and macro uncertainty continue to provide significant support for gold, despite recent selling pressure. He sees institutional buying in the background and expects oversold conditions to limit further downside in the near term. Volatility remains elevated, but broader fundamentals point to a constructive outlook. "While price action is challenged, I believe gold’s long-term case is intact and see any consolidation as an opportunity for gradual accumulation."

Earlier, analysts noted that downside momentum and persistent caution were dominating sentiment in the gold market amid geopolitical uncertainty and elevated U.S. yields. The latest data on continued central bank accumulation adds a fresh layer of support to institutional demand, and traders should closely monitor for a shift in momentum if gold rebounds above the $4,645 resistance level.

Source of Data: XAU Price Analysis by TU

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