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This week’s opening surprised many in the gold market. Originally stabilized at high levels due to geopolitical risks, gold plunged at the start of Asian trading on Monday, breaking below the key $4,700 mark. On one side, tensions in the Middle East and a surge in crude oil prices; on the other, a strong dollar and downward pressure on gold prices. Many friends are puzzled: with geopolitical risks intensifying, why isn’t gold rising?

01 Quick Overview of Today’s Market Trends
This week, global financial markets overall show a pattern of: geopolitical disturbances, rising inflation, and a relatively strong dollar. Gold has retreated from high levels, with domestic gold prices falling slightly more than international gold; crude oil surged significantly due to Middle East tensions; non-U.S. currencies generally weakened, while the dollar remained volatile at high levels. From the charts, it’s clear: risk aversion is flowing into oil rather than gold.

02 Three Core Market Messages Right Now
1. Middle East Tensions Escalate Again
Over the weekend, Middle East tensions intensified, US-Iran negotiations fell short of expectations, Persian Gulf ships were attacked, and regional friction risks increased. Many instinctively think: geopolitical chaos should push gold higher. But this time, the capital flow logic has changed: conflict pushes oil prices up → inflation expectations rebound → market anticipates difficulty in easing monetary policy → gold is suppressed by rate hike expectations. Currently, neither side has launched large-scale military action. After a brief spike in risk aversion, sentiment quickly subsides, which is also a key reason why gold prices did not rebound.
2. US Non-Farm Payroll Data Supports the Dollar
Last Friday, the US non-farm employment data exceeded expectations, showing resilience in the job market. Simply put: the US economy isn’t as weak as markets feared, so there’s no immediate need for rate cuts to stimulate growth. As rate cut expectations cool, US Treasury yields and the dollar rise in tandem, directly suppressing gold.
3. Federal Reserve Officials’ Hawkish Statements
The market is awaiting speeches from Fed officials. Currently, market consensus expects cautious hawkish tones. Coupled with rising oil prices and inflation risks, global monetary easing expectations are further delayed, putting medium- to long-term pressure on gold’s upward momentum.

03 Deep Breakdown of Gold’s Bullish and Bearish Logic
✅ Short-term bearish factors suppressing gold prices
Strong US economic data continues to cool rate cut expectations. US Treasury yields remain high, increasing the cost of holding gold. The $4,700 support level has been lost, and technical indicators show weakening momentum.
✅ Factors supporting gold not to fall sharply
Ongoing Middle East tensions, risk sentiment could rebound at any time. Central banks worldwide continue to buy gold. The medium- to long-term solid support from commodities, along with inflation expectations, provides backing. In summary: heavy resistance above, but prices won’t fall easily below. Currently, gold is not in a one-sided decline but is consolidating with high-level oscillations.

04 Simple Technical Chart Analysis
1. On the daily chart, last week’s gold prices closed with a high-level decline, and this week opened with a gap down. The $4,700 level has shifted from support to resistance. Moving averages are turning downward, indicating short-term bearish momentum.
2. Short-term oscillations on the hourly chart are weak, with intra-day lows repeatedly tested. Clear range boundaries: resistance at $4,690–$4,715, support at $4,650–$4,670.
3. Domestic gold’s correction is slightly larger than international gold, mainly due to RMB exchange rate fluctuations and profit-taking by domestic funds, which is normal price difference fluctuation.

05 Future Trend Outlook and Key Focus Areas
1. The overall trend currently is dominated by bearish sentiment with geopolitical support. Until the Federal Reserve’s policy clarity and Middle East situation settle, gold is unlikely to break out into a strong rally or plunge. Repeated high-level consolidations and range-bound oscillations remain the main theme.
2. This week, three key points to watch: speeches by Fed officials, monitor monetary policy stance, real-time changes in Middle East tensions, and be alert to sudden risks that could trigger volatility in the dollar and US Treasury yields.

The biggest characteristic of recent gold markets is: seemingly poised to rise but repeatedly pressured; seemingly ready to fall but bottom remains firm. Middle East chaos, economic data, and central bank attitudes are all competing, causing oscillations and reversals.
For ordinary investors, it’s not advisable to chase volatility blindly now. Patience for a breakout of the range and clearer situation is more prudent. Markets are ever-changing; rhythm is key. In oscillating markets, avoid impulsive actions.

This article is an objective review and analysis of market conditions and does not constitute any investment advice. Gold and forex markets are highly volatile; investing involves risks. Please trade cautiously.