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XAU/USD Technicals

In this section, I share my approach to XAU/USD technicals. Reading price action correctly on my M30 charts is the foundation of every trade I take. Here, I break down the indicators, patterns, and levels I rely on to build a clear, repeatable technical picture of the spot gold market.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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
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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
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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

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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.

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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
Close-up of stacked fine gold bars, symbolising the physical asset behind my daily XAU/USD market analysis.

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Market Analysis #19: Gold Braces for NFP Near $4466 | 4 September 2026

My daily XAU/USD market analysis for 4 September. Gold consolidates near $4466 ahead of US Nonfarm Payrolls. See my key levels and trading scenarios.

2026-09-04
My collage showing a trader, bull and bear silhouettes, the US Capitol, and a gold vault for my daily XAU/USD analysis.

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Market Analysis #18: Gold Reclaims $4420 Amid Dollar Weakness | 3 Sep 2026

My daily XAU/USD technical and fundamental analysis for 3 September 2026. Gold pushes above $4420 as the US dollar softens ahead of ISM Non-Manufacturing data.

2026-09-03
My collage showing a trader, bull and bear silhouettes, the US Capitol, and a gold vault for my daily XAU/USD analysis.

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Market Analysis #16: Gold Tests Major Support | 1 Sep 2026

My daily XAU/USD market analysis for 1 September. Gold tests the $4,412 support level amid a stronger dollar and hawkish Fed signals. Read my trading plan.

2026-09-01
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Market Analysis #15: Gold Slides on Hawkish Fed | 31 Aug 2026

My technical and fundamental analysis for XAU/USD this 31 August. I am watching the fallout from Fed Chair Warsh's hawkish tone and key support levels.

2026-08-31
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Market Analysis #14: Gold Tests $4615 Area | 28 Aug 2026

My daily XAU/USD analysis for 28 August. Gold is trading around $4610 as traders await Fed Governor Warsh's speech and Michigan sentiment data today.

2026-08-28
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Market Analysis #13: Gold Tests $4580 | 27 Aug 2026

Gold tests critical support at $4,580 this 27 August as I watch for Jackson Hole signals. Here is my technical and fundamental take on XAU/USD today.

2026-08-27
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Market Analysis #12: Gold Pulls Back Ahead of PCE Data | 26 Aug 2026

My morning XAU/USD analysis for 26 August. Gold drops $30 as traders take profits before US Core PCE and GDP data. Read my technical and fundamental breakdown.

2026-08-26
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Market Analysis #11: Gold Consolidates | 25 Aug 2026

I am watching XAU/USD consolidate near $4,640 this 25 August. Read my daily gold market analysis, key levels, and technical outlook ahead of US data.

2026-08-25
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Market Analysis #10: Gold Hits New Highs | 24 Aug 2026

Gold pushes past $4,645 on 24 August as US debt nerves and geopolitical tensions drive safe-haven demand. Here is how I am trading the M30 chart today.

2026-08-24
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Market Analysis #9: Gold Surges Past $4580 | 21 Aug 2026

My analysis on XAU/USD for 21 August. Gold breaks major resistance as a weaker dollar fuels momentum. See the key levels and PMIs I am watching today.

2026-08-21
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Market Analysis #8: Gold Tests Key Support | 20 Aug 2026

Gold is testing vital support levels this 20 August as US data looms. I break down the XAU/USD charts, key levels, and my trading plan for the day.

2026-08-20
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Market Analysis #7: Gold Consolidates Near $4348 | 19 Aug 2026

Gold is testing critical intraday support ahead of tonight's FOMC minutes. I break down my M30 levels and what to watch this 19 August on XAU/USD.

2026-08-19
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Market Analysis #6: Gold Stalls Below $4450 | 18 Aug 2026

Gold faces heavy resistance near $4433 today as rising yields pressure prices. I break down my key M30 and H1 levels ahead of US economic data.

2026-08-18
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Market Analysis #5: Gold Tests $4400 As Dollar Sinks | 17 Aug 2026

My daily XAU/USD analysis for 17 August. Gold pushes towards $4400 amid a softer US Dollar and shifting Fed expectations. See my key levels for today.

2026-08-17
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Market Analysis #4: Gold Tests $4334 | 14 August 2026

XAU/USD is hovering right at the crucial $4,334 support level ahead of high-impact US Retail Sales data today. I am watching closely to see if buyers defend this zone or if the sellers break through.

2026-08-14
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Market Analysis #3: Gold Holds $4,372 Ahead of US PPI | 13 Aug 2026

I am watching gold closely today as it consolidates around $4,387 this 13 August. All eyes are on the upcoming US PPI data to dictate the next breakout.

2026-08-13
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Market Analysis #2: Gold Holds $4400 Pre-CPI | 12 Aug 2026

I break down my gold chart this morning, 12 Aug, as XAU/USD holds $4,400 ahead of US CPI data. Escalating Hormuz tensions are keeping the bullish trend alive.

2026-08-12
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Market Analysis #1: Gold Tests $4365 Support | 11 Aug 2026

My daily XAU/USD forecast for 11 August. Gold is pulling back to key support around $4365 after a strong breakout. See the technical levels I am trading.

2026-08-11