XAUUSD - UptrendFRANKFURT (Reuters) -The euro could become a viable alternative to the dollar, earning the 20-nation bloc immense benefits, if governments could only strengthen the bloc’s financial and security architecture, ECB President Christine Lagarde said on Monday.
Unnerved by erratic U.S. economic policy, global investors have been reducing their exposure to dollar assets in recent months but many have opted for gold instead, not seeing a direct alternative.
In fact, the euro’s global role has been stagnant for decades now since the European Union’s financial institutions remain unfinished and governments have shown little appetite to embark on more integration.
"The ongoing changes create the opening for a ’global euro moment,’" Lagarde said at a lecture in Berlin. "The euro will not gain influence by default - it will have to earn it."
For this, Europe needs a deeper, more liquid capital market, must bolster its legal foundations and needs to underpin its commitment to open trade with security capabilities, Lagarde argued.
The dollar’s role has been on the decline for years and now makes up 58% of international reserves, the lowest in decades, but still well above the euro’s 20% share.
Any enhanced role for the euro must coincide with greater military strength that can back up partnerships, Lagarde said.
"This is because investors – and especially official investors – also seek geopolitical assurance in another form: they invest in the assets of regions that are reliable security partners and can honour alliances with hard power," Lagarde said at a Hertie School lecture.
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Europe should also make the euro the currency of choice for businesses invoicing international trade, she said. This could be supported by forging new trade agreements, enhanced cross-border payments and with liquidity agreements with the ECB.
Reforming the domestic economy may be more pressing, however, Lagarde said. The euro area capital market is still fragmented, inefficient and lacks a truly liquid, widely available safe asset investors could flock to, she said.
"Economic logic tells us that public goods need to be jointly financed. And this joint financing could provide the basis for Europe to gradually increase its supply of safe assets."
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5/26 Gold Trading SignalsGood afternoon everyone!
I just returned from a weekend trip and apologize for the late update today — thank you all for your patience and continued support!
Gold has shown mild downward movement in a one-sided consolidation pattern today. This is a technical pullback after reaching a key resistance zone, reflecting selling pressure at higher levels. Today is Memorial Day in the U.S., which explains the low volatility and reduced trading volume.
🔎 Technical Outlook:
Once gold reached around 3360, it entered a significant resistance zone. If bulls intend to maintain the current uptrend, then the support around 3272 will be a critical level during this pullback. Before that, we should also keep an eye on 3322, 3318, and 3298.
On the 2-hour chart, a bearish divergence has formed, which needs to be resolved, possibly through sideways consolidation or a further pullback.
🗞 Fundamental Outlook:
The news is relatively quiet today, but important economic data and speeches will begin tomorrow, which may trigger larger market moves.
📈 Today’s Trading Plan:
📉 Sell in the 3352–3368 zone (resistance area)
📈 Buy in the 3292–3272 zone (support zone)
🔁 Flexible intraday levels to watch:
3348 / 3332 / 3323 / 3312 / 3305 / 3296
Stay flexible and manage risk accordingly. If you have any questions or want to discuss your trading strategy, feel free to reach out. Wishing everyone a smooth and profitable session!
Here is the trend of gold prices in the next three weeks!The hourly level trend indicates that the current support position is 3310-3320. And it is the retracement position after the downward trend is broken. It is also a small retracement point after the rebound.
At present, the news trend is basically mixed, offsetting each other. However, in the following period, the growth of risk aversion will boost the rise of XAUUSD, and geopolitics is also an important influencing factor.
Short-term buying opportunities are considered at 3325-3300. The short-term target focuses on the pressure of 3375-3400.
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XAUUSD Swing TradeXAUUSD Swing Trade
Market Overview:
Gold remains in an overall uptrend, currently facing resistance around 3350.
At present, price is pulling back with key support levels at:
3333, aligning with a Fair Value Gap
3310, the midpoint of the base structure
3295, a major Order Block zone
Strategy:
Look for buy opportunities on pullbacks at key support levels.
Wait for reversal candlesticks or clear reversal patterns before entering positions.
Take-Profit Targets:
Initial targets: 3380 and 3400, which align with the Volatile Day High range
Extended target for the week: 3450, the Volatile Week High
Gold 100% Trading SignalsSince gold confirmed the bottom at 3120, it broke through the key resistance of 3150 and started a strong rise, reaching a high of 3365. In the short term, the market's bullish sentiment has not changed, and the bullish trend is expected to continue this week, with the target at 3400. From a technical perspective, the daily Bollinger middle track near 3300 is a strong support. If it does not effectively fall below, the probability of a weakening trend is low; the H4 cycle is affected by the previous rapid rise and is currently entering a shock correction stage. The Bollinger band needs to wait for new momentum to drive a second upward movement.
Analysis of the current four-hour trend: Focus on the support of 3330-3320 below, and focus on the resistance of 3380-3400 above. In terms of overall strategy, maintain a bullish mindset before breaking 3320 to avoid blindly guessing the top.
Gold recommendation: Buy near the current price of 3330-3327, stop loss at 3320, target at 3370, and buy on dips in the overall trend
Gold Eyes Breakout or Breakdown: All Eyes on PCE and FOMCTVC:GOLD OANDA:XAUUSD Gold (XAU/USD) surged above $3,350 last week, boosted by safe-haven flows following Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. credit rating and rising geopolitical tensions. Concerns over U.S. debt sustainability, weak dollar sentiment, and renewed trade risks kept investor demand for gold elevated.
Technically, gold is currently trading within an ascending channel. Price is now hovering near a key resistance zone around $3,364, while the $3,324 breakout level below may act as pivotal support. A pullback below this level could expose downside risk toward the lower channel boundary. Meanwhile, a sustained break above resistance may invite further bullish momentum toward $3,400.
This week, attention turns to key U.S. data including FOMC minutes, Q1 GDP, and the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge — core PCE. Any upside surprise in inflation may weigh on gold, while geopolitical headlines and fiscal uncertainty are likely to continue supporting the upside.
Resistance : $3,364 , $3,400
Support : $3,324 , $3,315
Latest gold analysis layoutThe main reason for the strong rise on Friday was that Trump said on social media that he would impose a 50% tariff on the EU on June 1, which led to a rise in risk aversion. On the one hand, it was affected by the news, and on the other hand, the entire technical form and rising structure were here, with rising momentum in it. Therefore, the resonance of the news and technical aspects formed a breakout rise, standing on the upper rail pressure line of the channel.
So far today, although it has fluctuated downward, it has been running above it. From a technical point of view, there is no big problem with a stepping back after the break, which is a very normal trend.
As long as it does not fall below the resonance intersection position of the upper rail pressure line of the channel and the rising trend line here, it will still look upward in the short term. This position is about 3322-3324, which is also the second rising point of the European session on Friday.
However, if a large negative or continuous negative break is formed, it will remain above the support of 3280-3270 in the short term, and then accumulate momentum for an upward attack later. I prefer this situation.
Gold rebounds and continues to fall. Focus on the 3340 line. Stop loss if it breaks 3350. The target is 3324-3320. If it breaks, look for support at 3280-3270. Go long if it touches it!
Rebound after hitting bottomToday, gold opened at a low of 3331 and rebounded, and reached a high of 3356 and then stepped back to adjust. The overall trend is the same as our weekend analysis. Last week, the overall technical side of gold continued to fluctuate upward with bullish momentum. The daily level repeatedly tested and stabilized at the 3200 mark at the beginning of the week, ushering in a bullish upward momentum. On Friday, it continued to fluctuate upward with bullish momentum relying on the 3280 mark throughout the day, forming a reverse medium-sized positive. The daily K-line closed with a shock upward breakout of the medium-sized positive. The overall gold price continued to fluctuate upward with bullish momentum in the short term, and it is still bullish.
From the 4-hour market analysis, pay attention to the 3378-80 line of suppression on the top, pay attention to the 3320-25 line of short-term support on the bottom, and focus on the 3300-3306 line of support. Rely on this range to maintain the main tone of low-multiple participation temporarily. In the middle position, watch more and do less, be cautious in chasing orders, and wait patiently for key points to enter the market.
Gold operation strategy:
1. Go long on gold when it falls back to 3320-3325, stop loss 3307, target 3366-3370, break to see 3378-85
Gold bulls advance as expected Mainly go long on pullback.Today, gold opened lower and fell, reaching the lowest level of 3331. Then the bulls exerted their strength, reaching the highest level of 3356 and then adjusted back. The overall trend was highly consistent with the expected judgment. Looking back at the market last week, the technical side of gold continued the bullish pattern, and the oscillating upward trend was significant. From the daily level, the price repeatedly tested around the 3200 mark at the beginning of the week, and finally stabilized successfully, laying a solid foundation for the bull market. On Friday, it was supported by the 3280 mark, continuing the strong oscillating upward trend, forming a reverse middle Yang pattern, and the daily K line closed with an oscillating upward break of the middle Yang, fully demonstrating the short-term bullish pattern of gold prices, and bullish expectations continued to heat up.
Based on the current gold trend analysis, the focus below is on the 3330-3320 range support, and the focus above is on the 3380-3400 resistance. In terms of overall strategy, the bullish thinking is maintained before breaking 3320 to avoid blindly guessing the top.
XAU/USD Approaching Key Support Zone Inside Descending ChannelGold (XAU/USD) is currently trading within a descending channel on the 15-minute timeframe. Price has recently touched the lower boundary of the channel and is hovering near a key horizontal support level around 3322–3325. A reaction from this area could lead to a potential bounce toward the upper channel resistance.
Price is forming lower highs and lower lows, respecting the descending trend lines.
Key support zone: 3322–3325
Resistance to watch: Around 3346
Trade idea shows a favorable risk-to-reward setup with clearly defined entry, stop, and target levels.
Monitoring for a potential breakout or rejection at current levels.
XAUUSD - Price in Range – Possible Sweep Down Before Going UpGold is currently in a range-bound phase between well-defined supply and demand zones.
🔰 Current Support:
The previous resistance around the developing POC (D POC) has now turned into support and price is reacting to it.
📍 Main Scenario:
🔻 A liquidity grab to the downside is expected first — targeting the FVG 1H and OB 4H demand zones.
📈 If we get bullish confirmation and lower-timeframe triggers, long entries will be valid from those zones, aiming for upside levels like 3300+ and 3400.
👀 Key Levels to Watch:
Demand at 3160 (FVG)
Demand at 3120 (OB 4H)
These are potential springboards for the next impulsive move up.
🔍 Insight by ProfitaminFX
If this outlook aligns with your bias, or if you see it differently, feel free to share your perspective in the comments. Let’s grow together 📈
Will Trump's Tariffs Propel Gold Past 3,500 ? Again ? On May 23rd's U.S. trading session, Trump's tariff announcements on the EU and Apple roiled markets like a tempest 🌪️. He proposed a staggering 50% tariff on EU products starting from June 1st, citing unfair trade practices. Meanwhile, he threatened Apple with a 25% tariff if iPhones sold in the U.S. weren't manufactured domestically.
This sent gold prices soaring sky - high 🚀. As a reliable safe - haven, gold spiked as investors, deeply worried about the potential global economic impacts, rushed to safeguard their wealth. The 3280 support level for gold, which had been holding firm in the preceding days, became even more crucial as the upward momentum strengthened, like a sturdy anchor in stormy waters ⚓.
If the tariff issue remains unresolved and tensions continue to simmer between the U.S., the EU, and major corporations like Apple, the upward trajectory of gold prices is likely to persist. Analysts predict a good chance it could break the 3,500 mark, as if a new peak is waiting to be conquered 🏔️. Tariffs disrupt global supply chains and raise U.S. inflation fears, driving investors to gold for protection against economic and currency risks, much like sailors seeking a safe port in a typhoon 🌊.
⚡️⚡️⚡️ XAUUSD ⚡️⚡️⚡️
🚀 Buy@ 3340 - 3360
🚀 TP 3400 - 3450
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Trump's tariffs roiled markets; gold roseOn the U.S. trading session of May 23, Trump's tariff remarks on the EU and Apple hit the market like a storm 🌪️. He announced that a staggering 50% tariff would be imposed on EU goods starting from June 1, citing "unfair trade practices." Meanwhile, he threatened Apple with a 25% tariff if iPhones sold in the U.S. were not manufactured domestically.
This news sent gold prices soaring 🚀. As a safe-haven asset, gold surged amid investors' concerns about global economic impacts. The previously firm 3280 support level became increasingly critical in the upward trend.
If the tariff dispute remains unresolved and tensions continue between the U.S., the EU, and enterprises like Apple, the upward momentum of gold prices may persist. Analysts note that gold is likely to break through the 3500 mark 🏔️—tariffs disrupt global supply chains and raise inflation fears in the U.S., driving investors to flock to gold to hedge against economic and currency risks.
⚡️⚡️⚡️ XAUUSD ⚡️⚡️⚡️
🚀 Buy@ 3340 - 3360
🚀 TP 3400 - 3450
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Going long on pullbacks remains the mainstream.Fundamentals: Risk aversion is still the mainstream in the current market; risk aversion funds and risk aversion sentiment are still dominant in the gold market; although risk aversion and bullish sentiment have weakened at the war and trade war levels; the overall global fundamentals have not returned to their original state; behind various small fundamentals, there is still the possibility of triggering various risk events
Gold continued to rise on Friday due to the rise in risk aversion caused by tariffs, and the price of gold continued to rise to around 3365, and the daily line closed with a full big positive line again. If gold can successfully break through and stabilize in the 3360-3365 range in the future, the bull market is expected to regain its dominant position.
From the perspective of the 4-hour cycle, the price of gold continues to rise based on the unilateral moving average. Although there is a temporary divergence in the current indicators, in terms of form, the price of gold has achieved a short-term break. Next Monday, it is necessary to focus on the support strength of the 3345-3335 position, and the upper pressure range is maintained at 3365-3375. Do not blindly chase the rise before successfully breaking through and stabilizing. In terms of operation strategy, it is recommended to wait for the opportunity to step back, buy on dips, and continue to be bullish on gold prices. If gold can continue its strong performance next week, it is expected to test the previous high of 3430-3440 again.
XAUUSD BULLISH TRADE IDEAChart Patterns Identified:
Cup and Handle Pattern (highlighted in red/pink):
The left half shows a rounding bottom (the “cup”).
The right side forms a descending wedge (the “handle”), typically a bullish continuation pattern.
Falling Wedge (inside the handle):
The price consolidates in a narrowing range, suggesting a potential breakout.
A breakout is projected upward.
Key Levels:
Support: Around $2,955.111
Current Price: $3,327.259
Resistance:
Intermediate: Around $3,500.200
Target (based on breakout projection): $3,733.873
Bullish Scenario:
If the breakout above the falling wedge is confirmed (as suggested by the arrow), the price target is near $3,733, which aligns with the height of the cup projected from the breakout point.
This aligns with classic cup-and-handle theory.
Technical Implication:
The setup is bullish and suggests continuation of the upward trend if volume supports the breakout.
Ideal entry would be on a retest of the breakout above the handle resistance.
Buy on retracements and trade with the trend.Based on Friday's closing price action, gold reached a late-session high of 3,366 before oscillating lower, ultimately closing at 3,356—above the critical 3,345 level. This indicates that the primary strategy for next week remains buying on retracements, with the potential for a breakout above 3,345 not ruled out. Despite signs of a pullback, the dominant trend remains bullish, with key resistance to watch at the 3,378–3,380 zone. Therefore, the plan is to continue initiating long positions on retracements next week.
Technical Analysis
Key Levels
Support: 3,345 (converted resistance-turned-support, critical for bullish continuity).
Resistance: 3,378–3,380 (multi-timeframe supply zone, requiring strong momentum to breach).
Trend Structure
The close above 3,345 reinforces the bullish trend bias, with the intraday pullback viewed as a healthy consolidation rather than a reversal.
A daily close above 3,380 would confirm a breakout, opening the door to extended gains toward 3,400+.
In the market, there are no absolutes, and neither upward nor downward trends are set in stone,Only accurate signals can turn a losing account into a profitable one.
Opening price trend analysis and trading operationsGold technically, gold rose sharply on Friday, closing with a real big positive line on the daily line. The pressure from the 3500 high point still plays a partial role in the short term. The market may still need to focus on the upper limit pressure test of the channel in the future, and beware of the market rising again after experiencing a medium-term adjustment. At the 1-4 hour level, the short-term trend quickly reversed from the low point of 3120 and once challenged the high of 3365 US dollars before correcting. It has repeatedly tested the support of 3320 below but still failed to break, stimulating the market bulls to enter the market again. Finally, gold closed sideways at a high level, and the pressure test of 3370 and 3400 areas continued to be paid attention to above. In terms of operation, in the short term, pay attention to the two supports of 3335 and 3320 below to try to go long, and pay attention to the resistance of 3370-3400 area to go short. There are many uncertainties in the market over the weekend, which will directly lead to a gap or a high opening next week. Therefore, you can follow my real-time sharing for specific operation points!
GOLD/USD Analysis – 2H Chart – Potential Bullish BreakoutOn the 2-hour Heikin Ashi chart for Gold (XAU/USD), we’re observing a flag formation after a strong upward movement. Price is currently hovering around 3360, showing consolidation inside a falling channel.
Resistance Zone: 3365–3375
Support Zone: 3345–3335
A bullish breakout is likely if price closes above the resistance area with strong momentum.
Current market volatility suggests potential for a $10–15 move in the next session.
Keep an eye on volume confirmation and possible liquidity sweep traps.
Signals:
Buy Entry: Above 3375 with confirmation
Stop Loss: Below 3335
Target 1: 3395
Target 2: 3410
Risk/Reward Ratio: ~2:1
Analysis by: mohsen mozafari nezhad
GOLD outlook for the weekIn today’s analysis, I’m expecting price to continue its bullish momentum, partially influenced by recent political developments surrounding Donald Trump. This aligns well with the broader higher time frame trend, where we’ve been favouring long setups.
To capitalise, the most immediate and valid point of interest I’ve marked out is the 9H demand zone — the origin of the most recent break of structure. If price retraces, this is where I’ll be watching for bullish confirmation.
However, if price continues to climb without retracing first, we could see a temporary bearish reaction from the nearby 4H supply zone around the 3,400 level. If this happens, I may look for a short-term countertrend sell setup, but only with strong confirmation. Risk will be kept low and I won’t be overly ambitious with targets.
Confluences for GOLD Buys:
Strong bullish momentum following a clear CHoCH on the higher time frame
Recent break of structure left behind a clean 9H demand zone for potential retracement
Trend remains bullish on both the lower and higher time frames
Liquidity resting above still yet to be swept
DXY is currently bearish, supporting a bullish case for gold
P.S. While we could see a minor sell opportunity down to the demand zone, patience is key.
Waiting for a solid pre-trend setup is part of the process — no need to rush entries.
Have a great trading week and stay sharp!
XAUUSD HIT THE TREND PATTERN, PULLBACK BEFORE CONTINUE BULLISH?OANDA:XAUUSD Good afternoon, traders!. Update XAUUSD 2H 24/05/2025
Price has successfully broken the major downtrend line, indicating a possible shift in market sentiment. As long as the price holds above the Buyer Zone (3343–3360), the bullish structure remains intact.
However, if selling pressure increases, the market may revisit the next Demand Zone at 3279–3245.
Key Levels to Watch:
Buyer Zone (Supply Flip): 3343–3360
Demand Support Zone: 3279–3245
Target Zones: 3365 (1.0), 3389 (1.272), 3419 (1.618)
Price remains supported by FVG zones and structural breakout, but confirmation is needed upon retest.
📅 Key Fundamentals Next Week:
U.S.–EU trade tensions could spark increased gold demand.
U.S. ISM Manufacturing & Construction Spending data expected — volatility likely.
Fiscal concerns in the U.S. may further support safe-haven flows to gold.