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Gold fell to $4,556 per ounce, its lowest since May 5, as US Treasury yields hit near‑year highs and Middle East tensions keep inflation worries alive.
Gold slipped to $4,556.46 an ounce on Friday, the lowest level since May 5, after a 2% drop that left the metal down more than 3% for the week [2]. The slide came as the 10‑year US Treasury yield climbed to a near‑one‑year high, raising the opportunity cost of holding non‑yielding bullion, while the dollar posted its biggest weekly gain in two months [2].
The market’s reaction reflects a mix of geopolitical and macro‑economic pressures. In the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump warned that his patience with Iran was wearing thin, and no substantive progress was reported from China on easing the conflict, keeping risk premiums elevated [2]. At the same time, oil prices have surged more than 40% since the war began, stoking inflation expectations and reinforcing the case for higher interest rates—a scenario that traditionally dampens gold’s appeal [2].
Technical analysis from FXStreet shows gold still trading below its 200‑day simple moving average, with the MACD and RSI both indicating bearish momentum [1]. The metal’s price found short‑term support near $4,229, the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement of the April swing high, but a break below the recent swing low around $4,026 could trigger a deeper corrective move [1]. Despite a modest rebound after a 3% jump on Thursday, the overall bias remains down‑trend, suggesting traders are reluctant to place aggressive bearish bets until the geopolitical picture clarifies [1].
The confluence of rising yields, a stronger dollar, and persistent inflation worries means gold’s safe‑haven status is under pressure. Investors will be watching whether any breakthrough in the US‑Iran talks or a shift in oil prices can revive demand for the yellow metal, or if the metal continues to capitulate under the weight of higher‑for‑longer rate expectations.
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