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Gold prices have risen over 0.50%, maintaining a position above $3,300. This increase follows trader anxiety concerning the US tax bill vote and tensions in the Middle East, with XAU/USD trading at $3,317 after rebounding from a $3,285 low.
US equity indices have recorded losses while US Treasury bond yields increase. The potential approval of a tax-cut bill is anticipated, which could add nearly $3.8 trillion to the US national debt.
us dollar index dip
The US Dollar Index (DXY) fell 0.52% to 99.49 after a recent US debt downgrade, supporting higher gold prices. Meanwhile, tensions continued in the Middle East, despite reduced China-US tariffs for upcoming negotiations.
Traders are monitoring Federal Reserve speeches, Flash PMIs, housing data, and Initial Jobless Claims. US Treasury yields have surged; the 10-year yield is up nine and a half basis points to 4.58%.
Gold prices are benefiting from concerns over US debt following a downgrade of US government debt. The Federal Reserve regards current monetary policy as adequate and notes the inflationary impact of rising US tariffs.
Gold may test $3,350, with further targets at $3,400 and eventually $3,500. If bearish, spot prices need to fall below $3,300 with support at $3,204.
federal reserve impact on gold
The Federal Reserve’s decisions on interest rates affect the strength of the US Dollar. The Committee meets eight times yearly to assess the economic environment and decide on monetary actions, potentially employing quantitative easing or tightening strategies.
The recent move higher in gold reflects a coherent response to growing market unease, primarily triggered by fiscal and geopolitical uncertainties. With prices rebounding from recent lows and pushing through the $3,300 threshold, traders have apparently rotated towards perceived safe-haven assets, particularly as questions remain over Washington’s fiscal discipline and rising global tensions.
Equities have stumbled, and at the same time, Treasury yields are climbing—specifically, we’ve observed the 10-year yield pressing higher towards 4.6%. That upward pressure on yields usually serves to dampen non-yielding assets like gold. However, in this instance, rising concerns about the country’s future debt profile—especially with the latest tax overhaul carrying a projected addition of over $3.5 trillion—appear to be outweighing the yield effect.
As markets digest the recent downgrade of US debt quality, we saw a decline in the US Dollar Index, slipping below the 99.5 mark. This sort of softening in the greenback has reinforced gold’s strength. Remember, the metal is denominated in dollars, so each drop in the currency typically improves purchasing power for overseas buyers, pushing gold prices up in response.
Additionally, we’re seeing fresh signs of unease in the Middle East, which further solidifies gold’s upward impulse. While tariffs between China and the United States have eased slightly to facilitate pending discussions, that has done little to calm anxiety over broader global stability.
Markets now begin to turn their attention to a mix of layered economic signals. We’re awaiting several data points this week—manufacturing flash PMIs, figures from the housing market, and new jobless claims. These are likely to inform short-term sentiment about the direction of both monetary policy and inflation trends. Meanwhile, rising bond yields suggest inflation fears are not disappearing, however much the Federal Reserve insists its current stance is sufficient.
From a strategy point of view, there’s been a test and hold just above major support at $3,285, and upward momentum seems intact on this leg higher towards $3,350. Subsequent breaks of that level could open up $3,400 and then $3,500 as possibly reachable targets, provided current macroeconomic concerns aren’t sufficiently resolved to reverse the flow into commodities.
It’s important to observe the statement made by the Committee last week. We take note that central bankers have opted to keep policy steady, suggesting current interest rates match their inflation goals for now. However, they’ve also acknowledged that rising tariffs carry an upward pressure on prices. It would not be unlike them to let data direct their next move—though, with inflation running below target and core readings instructive, they may favour a pause over tolerance for greater risk.
Barring any sudden geopolitical shifts, there’s a narrow window of volatility driven by both macro announcements and scheduled speeches from Fed officials. Reaction to those events—particularly if they diverge from the Fed’s broader messaging—could change the dynamic quickly. Those watching the derivatives space should remain alert to increased implied volatility, especially around gold and currency pairs tied to Treasury shifts.
Though support stands near $3,204 lower down, prices sitting above $3,300 implies a fairly strong bullish grip, at least in the near term. Any clear breakdown below that figure could change direction, but for now the upside holds unless output from data or central bank commentary substantially deflates current fears.
