Gold prices dropped 0.70 percent on Thursday as markets continue absorbing the Federal Reserve’s unexpectedly hawkish stance, which propelled the US Dollar to fresh year-to-date highs. The XAU/USD pair is trading at $4,223 after hitting a session peak of $4,330, representing a retreat of over $100 from intraday highs.
The strengthening Greenback is creating significant headwinds for the precious metal, as the two assets typically move inversely. Traders, forex brokers, and commodity desks are reassessing positions following the Fed’s policy shift, which signals a more aggressive approach to monetary policy than previously anticipated.
The hawkish Fed tone is reinforcing dollar strength across major currency pairs, putting pressure on dollar-denominated commodities like gold. Market participants holding long gold positions face mounting pressure as the technical outlook deteriorates with this pullback from recent highs.
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Traders should monitor the $4,200 support level closely, as a break below could trigger accelerated selling in gold while dollar strength persists.
Source: FXStreet