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Gold price is currently moving in a very tight range and traders are confused about the next direction. There are some big news events affecting gold right now.
First, the situation between America and Iran is still not stable. A temporary ceasefire was announced for two weeks, which first made oil prices fall and gold prices rise. But later, things became uncertain again because Israel did not agree to the ceasefire and increased attacks in Lebanon. America also said its military will stay in the region until a proper agreement is made. Because of this unclear situation, traders are waiting and not taking big decisions.
Second, the Strait of Hormuz is still not fully open for shipping. This is a very important route for oil supply. Right now, only a small amount of ships are passing through. Iran is controlling the movement in this area. Because of this, oil prices are staying high near 100 per barrel. High oil prices can increase inflation, which may force the US central bank to delay interest rate cuts.
Third, the US central bank has given a strong message that interest rates may stay high for longer, and they can even increase rates again if inflation does not come down. Because gold does not give any interest, high interest rates make gold less attractive. This is one of the main reasons why gold is not moving up strongly.
Fourth, many central banks around the world are still buying gold. Some countries like Turkey and Russia are selling, but that is mostly for short-term profit. Overall, central banks are still buying gold, and countries like Poland are increasing their gold reserves. This gives long-term support to gold prices.
Now talking about the price movement, gold is trading around 4755 to 4765 and moving in a narrow range. It is close to an important level near 4800 but is not able to break it.
There is strong support between 4700 and 4720 where buyers are entering again and again. Below that, another strong support is between 4650 and 4670. If price falls below this, a bigger drop can happen. On the upper side, 4800 is a strong resistance. If gold breaks this level properly, it can move towards 4850 to 4900.
Looking at the chart, gold is still in an upward trend since March, but the strength of the move is becoming weak. Momentum indicators show that buying power is not very strong right now, so a small drop can happen if price fails to break 4800.
In simple words, gold is stuck between two forces. Political tension and central bank buying are supporting gold, while strong US dollar and high interest rates are stopping it from going up.
In the short term, gold will likely stay between 4660 and 4820. The next big move will depend on US inflation data. If inflation is high, gold may fall. If inflation is low, gold can go up and possibly break 4800.
For the long term, big banks are still positive on gold. Some are expecting gold to reach around 5000 in 2026 and even higher in 2027. This means any price drop can be seen as a buying opportunity instead of a trend change.
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