Gold slumped below its 200-day moving average for the third consecutive week, trading at $4,185 per ounce on Monday despite an intraday bounce tied to progress in US-Iran diplomatic talks. The yellow metal remains trapped under the critical $4,300 resistance zone, which has repeatedly capped recovery attempts throughout June 2026. Technical analysts are now tracking an imminent death cross formation as the 50-day moving average converges with the 200-day near the $4,300-$4,400 region, a pattern that could confirm bearish momentum for the medium term.
The immediate downside risk centers on the $4,000-$4,100 support zone established in March. A daily close below that level would activate Fibonacci extension targets pointing toward $3,440. Silver’s parallel weakness below its own 200-day average reinforces selling pressure across precious metals. Key catalysts this week include June PMI data, revised US first-quarter GDP figures, and University of Michigan inflation readings.
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Traders should watch for a confirmed daily close below $4,000 to trigger short positions toward $3,440, while any sustained break above $4,300 would invalidate the bearish setup.
Source: Finance Magnates