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Gulf Press > Business > Forex > Gold Price Prediction: XAU/USD drops on Friday as investors shift focus
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Gold Price Prediction: XAU/USD drops on Friday as investors shift focus

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Last updated: 2025/01/04 at 5:41 PM
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Gold bids cooled back below $2,650 on Friday, diminishing the gains made earlier in the week. Market risk appetite improved as US ISM data showed positive signs, reassuring investors. Federal Reserve (Fed) Bank of Richmond President Tom Barkin also addressed concerns, soothing market sentiments. This led to a decline in XAU/USD prices, dropping by about two-thirds of a percent and falling below $2,650 per ounce.

Barkin highlighted that the Fed had already reduced interest rates by a full percentage point in 2024, bringing the fed funds rate down to the 4.25%-4.5% range. The US unemployment rate remained low, and inflation was moving back towards the Fed’s target of 2% annually. He downplayed concerns about potential negative effects of President Donald Trump’s tariff proposals, stating that the impact on prices depends on various factors like business supply chains and consumer price elasticity.

In the upcoming week, American markets will observe Thursday off to mourn the passing of former President Jimmy Carter. The week will end with the first US Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) print of 2025. Gold prices have been caught in a cyclic churn, hovering around the $2,650 handle. The sideways movement is evident through the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA), restricting price action. Despite several attempts, bulls have been unable to push prices above $2,720, while selling pressure is supported by a near-term technical floor at $2,600.

Gold has a significant historical role as a store of value and a medium of exchange. It is considered a safe-haven asset, ideal for investment during turbulent times, as it also serves as a hedge against inflation and depreciating currencies. Central banks are major holders of Gold, adding to their reserves to enhance economic strength and currency stability. In 2022, central banks added 1,136 tonnes of Gold to their reserves, the highest annual purchase on record. Gold’s inverse correlation with the US Dollar and US Treasuries makes it an attractive asset during times of dollar depreciation.

Gold’s price movement is influenced by various factors, including geopolitical instability, economic recessions, and interest rate changes. Geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainties can drive up Gold prices due to its safe-haven status. The asset’s value tends to rise in low-interest rate environments and fall with higher interest rates. The performance of the US Dollar also impacts Gold prices, as it is priced in dollars. A strong Dollar can suppress Gold prices, while a weaker Dollar tends to push them up.

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