Gold price forecast today

Gold prices ended five straight days of decline, trading higher at around $1,920, up 0.20% in Thursday's Asian session. However, precious metals are facing downward pressure as traders consider the possibility that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will increase interest rates by 25 basis points (bps) until the end of 2023. .

Hawkish sentiment surrounding the Fed's policy decision at the upcoming September meeting continues to support US Treasury interest rates. This strengthens investors' confidence in the US Dollar (USD). The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note rose to 4.28%, up 0.05% at press time. The US Dollar Index (DXY) is around 104.80, measuring the value of the Greenback against six major currencies.

Comment:

- The current unrealized losses in the US banking system are $1.8 trillion out of just $2.2 trillion in capital.

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US interest rates are expected to remain higher for a longer period of time this year, reducing the prospect of any big gains for gold as high interest rates push up the opportunity cost of investing. into yellow metal increases.
The Fed is still expected to maintain its hawkish stance, given that inflation remains stable and the labor market strong. The concept is largely expected to weigh heavily on gold and other metals for the rest of the year.

Comment:

🕯 SELL GOLD | 1930 - 1927

🔴 SL: 1935

🟢 TP1: 1922
🟢 TP2: 1917

Trade active:

Running + 25pips ✔️✔️✔️

Trade closed: target reached:

Close Full Hit TP1 + 70pips 😮

Comment:

After the European Central Bank's Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Thursday, most members of the committee, led by Governor Christine Lagarde, agreed to raise the key interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.50%.