US-China trade optimism seemed to weigh on the commodity’s safe-haven status. The recent optimism over a possible US-China trade deal remained supportive of the prevalent risk-on mood and continued denting demand for traditional safe-haven assets.
Gold Market Discussion
The Gold Charts Scream Dead-Cat Bounce
Gold remains under pressure as trade optimism remains in place and as some longer-term investors lock in profits.
Gold Price Remains Weak, Below $1450 Target $1408—$1405 – Gold Silver Reports
GOLD PRICE TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Financial markets are neither risk-on or risk-off at the moment which makes the sharp sell-off in gold difficult to explain when one of its main drivers remains flat.
Live Gold Price Outlook: Fundamental Analysis Highlights Further Volatility
Gold fell below $1,500/oz. this week and hit a three-month nadir around $1,455/oz. Friday as US dollar strength and a strong risk-on sentiment saw risk-averse asset classes – gold, Japanese Yen and the Swiss France – pushed aside.