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Gold Market Analysis

This is the analytical core of my blog. Every morning, I publish my gold market analysis to prepare for the trading day ahead. I break down critical support and resistance levels on the XAU/USD charts, interpret overnight macroeconomic news, and formulate actionable trading plans based on current market sentiment.

My gold market visual showing XAU/USD near $4,121 alongside 10Y yields, DXY and payrolls data

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #43: Gold Steadies Near $4,120 | 8 Oct 2026

Gold rebounds from a nine-week low near $4,066 as the dollar eases off its 18-month high, with US jobless claims and Fed speakers due later on 8 October.

2026-10-08
My XAU/USD dashboard with dollar, 10Y yield and oil data, 7 October 2026

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #42: Gold Tests $4,130 | 7 Oct 2026

Gold slips toward $4,130 as the dollar firms and yields hold near five-year highs ahead of today's FOMC minutes. I break down the key levels and scenarios for 7 October.

2026-10-07
My XAU/USD chart showing gold pulling back from Friday's $4,227 spike to test $4,100 support

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #41: Gold Tests $4,100 Support | 6 Oct 2026

Gold is hovering near $4,130 after tagging a two-month low at $4,103. I break down yields, the dollar, today's Fed speakers and the key levels for 6 October.

2026-10-06
Gold bar beside a falling chart, with US yields, dollar index, Brent and jobs data behind my 5 October gold analysis

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #40: Gold Holds $4,100 Ahead of ISM | 5 Oct 2026

Gold holds above $4,100 as yields and the dollar cap the rally. My 5 October read on key levels, the ISM Services PMI and the scenarios I am watching today.

2026-10-05
My illustration of gold bars beside an XAU/USD chart marked 4,197, 4,186 and 4,134, with a jobs report forecast sheet.

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #39: Gold Holds $4,180 Ahead of NFP | 2 Oct 2026

Gold sits near $4,180 as the dollar and 10-year yield stay firm. My key levels, scenarios and what to watch before today's US jobs data on Friday 2 October.

2026-10-02
My XAU/USD chart at $4,180.29 with key levels, DXY, yields and today's Fed events

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Gold Analysis #38: Rebound Holds Above $4,180 | 1 Oct

Gold claws back above $4,180 on 1 October as the dollar stays firm and Treasury yields near multi-year highs cap the bounce. Levels, Fed outlook and today's calendar.

2026-10-01
Three 200g fine gold bars resting on a pile of gold coins

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Market Analysis #37: Gold Rejected Below $4,200 | 30 Sep 2026

Gold stalls under $4,200 resistance this morning as I weigh today's Core PCE, ADP and GDP data against a stretched risk-reward into London's open.

2026-09-30
My illustration of gold bars beside a falling XAU/USD chart, with Fed rate, DXY and Brent oil labels

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Market Analysis #36: Gold Steadies Near $4,140 After 4% Plunge | 29 Sep 2026

Gold steadies near $4,140 after Monday's 4% plunge. My 29 September read on yields, the dollar, Fed hike bets, JOLTS and the key XAU/USD levels to watch today.

2026-09-29
My illustration of gold bars, an oil barrel and the Fed building beside a falling XAU/USD chart at 4,180

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #35: Gold Breaks Below $4,200 | 28 Sep 2026

Gold breaks below $4,200 on 28 September as yields, the dollar and Fed hike bets bite. My key levels, session outlook and what I'm watching before the US open.

2026-09-28
My gold briefing infographic for 25 September: bearish Fed, yields and dollar pressures against bullish ETF and PBOC support

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #34: Gold Steadies Near $4,280 | 25 Sep 2026

Gold steadies near $4,280 after a weekly loss above 2%, as Fed hike bets and 5% yields keep the dollar firm. My key levels and outlook for 25 September.

2026-09-25
My gold market summary graphic showing XAU/USD at 4,284 with resistance at 4,303 and support at 4,275

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #33: Gold Tests $4280 | 24 Sep 2026

Gold is testing $4,280 on 24 September as Treasury yields hit 5.1% and the dollar firms. Here are my key levels, Fed speakers and what I'm watching today.

2026-09-24
Featured graphic for XAU/USD analysis showing $4,320 price, EMA resistance and key support levels

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #32: Gold Slips to $4,320 | 23 Sep 2026

Gold eases toward $4,320 as a firm dollar and hawkish Fed rhetoric cap gains, with traders parked ahead of US PMIs and Thursday's Trump-Xi summit.

2026-09-23
Gold outlook graphic showing the Fed, a firm dollar, oil and a falling XAU/USD chart

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #31: Gold Slips to $4,318 | 22 Sep 2026

Gold slips toward $4,315 as a firm dollar and hawkish Fed pricing weigh on XAU/USD ahead of today's Williams, Jefferson and Barkin speeches. Full levels inside.

2026-09-22
Illustration for my gold analysis: gold bars and coins on a scale outside a Fed-style building, with a key and a clock

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Market Analysis #30: Gold Pulls Back To $4350 | 21 Sep 2026

Gold slips to $4,350 after Friday's rejection near $4,400. My Monday 21 September levels, Fed and yield read, and key scenarios for London and New York.

2026-09-21
My graphic showing gold testing $4,373 resistance beside the Fed's policy review

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Market Analysis #29: Gold Tests $4373 | 18 Sep 2026

I break down XAU/USD's push into the $4,373 resistance zone after the Fed hike, with easing yields and oil fuelling the V-shaped recovery from $4,245.

2026-09-18
My cover graphic for Gold Analysis #28, gold's rebound above $4,300 on 17 September 2026

Gold Market Analysis

Gold Analysis #28: Rebound Above $4,300 | 17 Sep 2026

Gold rebounds above $4,300 after the Fed's first rate hike since 2023. I walk through DXY, yields, key levels and today's US data for XAU/USD, 17 September.

2026-09-17
Gold XAU/USD price chart holding near $4,320 ahead of the Federal Reserve interest rate decision on 16 September 2026

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Market Analysis #27: Gold Holds Near $4,320 | 16 Sep 2026

Gold hovers near $4,320 on 16 September, awaiting the Fed's rate call and dot plot, with Chair Warsh's tone likely to set XAU/USD's next big directional move.

2026-09-16
Gold price steadying near $4,300 ahead of the Federal Reserve's September 2026 interest rate decision, with icons for anticipation and the Fed building

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Market Analysis #26: Gold Steadies Near $4,300 Ahead of Fed Decision | 15 Sep 2026

Gold trades near $4,300 as traders brace for Wednesday's Fed rate decision under Chair Warsh, with 10-year yields near 5% and Middle East risk still in play.

2026-09-15
My featured image for today's XAU/USD briefing, gold coins stacked in ascending order

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #25: Gold Tests $4300 Pre-Fed | 14 Sep 2026

Gold slips toward $4300 as traders brace for this week's Fed decision, with a strong dollar, high yields and hot inflation data keeping pressure on XAU/USD today.

2026-09-14
A golden bull and silver bear facing off against a blurred chart, illustrating market tension in my daily gold analysis.

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #24: Gold Tests $4350 | 11 September 2026

Gold steadies near $4,350 on 11 September as traders brace for crucial US CPI inflation data. Read my full technical analysis and key level breakdown.

2026-09-11
A trader analysing financial charts on a three-monitor desk setup overlooking a city skyline

Gold Market Analysis

Market Analysis #23: Gold Rebounds Above $4420 | 10 Sep 2026

Gold trades near $4,424 ahead of US PPI data. Geopolitical risks in the Gulf offset high Treasury yields. Read my daily XAU/USD trading breakdown for 10 Sept.

2026-09-10
Three 200g fine gold bars resting on a pile of gold coins

Gold Market Analysis

Gold Analysis #22: Rebound Above $4,400 | 9 Sep 2026

Gold rebounds above $4,400 on 9 September as the US dollar drops. Here is my daily XAU/USD technical and fundamental breakdown ahead of the Fed Beige Book.

2026-09-09
Physical Global Intergold fine gold bars of varying weights on a wooden surface, illustrating my daily XAU/USD analysis.

Gold Market Analysis

Gold Analysis #21: Testing $4,400 Zone | 8 September 2026

Gold trades near $4,402 as a strong US dollar and Fed rate hike bets battle safe-haven demand and a weaker DXY ahead of August CPI data on 8 September.

2026-09-08
My daily briefing map showing three fine gold bars resting on a US dollar bill and a blue line chart.

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Market Analysis #20: Gold Slides Below $4,400 | 7 Sep 2026

Read my daily XAU/USD market analysis for 7 September 2026. Gold drops below $4,400 amid US Labor Day thin liquidity and strong Fed hike bets.

2026-09-07