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Gold Holds Near Four-Week High on Weak US Data

Published 06/05/2025, 04:25 AM

Gold prices held firm at 3,373 USD per troy ounce on Thursday, remaining near a four-week high. The metal’s strength is being fuelled by mounting concerns over the US economic slowdown, boosting demand for non-yielding safe-haven assets.

US Data Signals Economic Distress

The latest reports revealed a contraction in the US service sector for the first time in nearly a year – an alarming sign of broader weakness.
 
Additionally, the ADP employment report indicated a notable slowdown in private-sector hiring. In May, only 37,000 new jobs were added, far below the expected 111,000 and lower than April’s figure of 60,000.
 
These weak indicators have bolstered expectations that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates at least twice this year. Such prospects typically favour gold, as the metal becomes more attractive in a low-rate environment.
 
Despite Donald Trump’s repeated calls for rate cuts, Fed officials remain cautious, especially in light of persistent trade risks and volatile global conditions.
 
Attention now shifts to the US non-farm payrolls report, due on Friday, which could provide further clarity on the Fed’s policy path.

Technical analysis of XAU/USD


XAU/USD analysis

On the H4 chart, gold is forming the fifth wave of growth, targeting 3,415 USD. The entire structure is viewed as a corrective phase following the previous decline. Once this wave is complete, a new downtrend towards 3,060 USD is anticipated. The MACD indicator supports this scenario, with its signal line above zero and pointing sharply upwards, indicating continued bullish momentum for now.
 
XAU/USD analysis


 
On the H1 chart, gold formed a consolidation range around 3,331 USD, then broke out upwards, reaching the local target of 3,391 USD. A correction to 3,333 USD has already played out. Currently, the market is developing the final leg of the fifth wave towards 3,417 USD, with a compact consolidation zone forming around 3,374 USD.

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If gold breaks upwards, the next resistance will be at 3,404 USD, followed by a pullback to 3,374 USD, and then further growth to the 3,417 USD target. The Stochastic oscillator confirms this scenario, with its signal line below 20 and moving sharply upwards towards 80, signalling the potential for near-term upward continuation.

Conclusion

Gold remains well-supported by deteriorating US economic data and expectations of monetary easing by the Fed. As long as concerns over employment, services activity, and trade uncertainty persist, gold’s upward momentum is likely to continue. Key technical levels include support at 3,333 USD and resistance at 3,404-3,417 USD, with broader downside risk emerging only after the current bullish wave concludes.

By RoboForex Analytical Department
 
Disclaimer
Any forecasts contained herein are based on the author’s particular opinion. This analysis may not be treated as trading advice. RoboForex bears no responsibility for trading results based on trading recommendations and reviews contained herein.

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Amadeusz ZabkaJun 05, 2025, 14:46
it is funny to read that gold will fall. Never happens, only one direction for gold - up up and away
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