{"id":71892,"date":"2023-10-30T15:28:36","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T13:28:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ironfx-com-php8.wp-dev.int.theitops.net\/?p=71892"},"modified":"2023-10-30T15:33:29","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T13:33:29","slug":"gold-report-the-middle-east-and-the-feds-interest-decision","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.smartindonesiafx.id\/vi\/gold-report-the-middle-east-and-the-feds-interest-decision\/","title":{"rendered":"Gold Report: The Middle East and the Fed\u2019s interest decision"},"content":{"rendered":"

Gold at the time of this report, seems to be moving in an upwards fashion ,compared to last week\u2019s report on gold<\/a>. The precious metals temporarily breaking above the $2000 key psychological level. We note the high volatility in the gold market, as tensions in the Middle East appear to persist and the Fed\u2019s interest rate decision is due out this Wednesday. In this report, we aim to shed light on the catalysts driving gold\u2019s price, assess its future outlook and conclude with a technical analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gold Analysis Report<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Tensions in the Middle East continue to be at the epicenter.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Over the weekend, regional tensions in the Middle East appear to have eased slightly, as the potential risk of a wider regional conflict appears to have decreased. This appears to have been slightly reflected in the precious metal\u2019s market, once trading commenced for the week, with the precious moving slightly lower. However, the potential risk of a wider escalation of hostilities in the region still remains high and as such, despite the apparent easing of pressures on the precious metal, it could change at any moment. The elevated volatility levels could maintain the precious metal\u2019s ascent or may mitigate potential bearish tendencies in the market and considering the delicate nature of the conflict in Israel, we may see the precious maintaining some support until the conflict ends. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, give the precious metal\u2019s safe haven status, it may receive safe haven inflows in the event that the situation escalates and spreads into the region, with multiple actors getting involved in the conflict. Lastly, we would like to highlight that should the conflict be resolved, we may see the precious metal weakening, as the market volatility returns to normal. Yet, we maintain our view that the aforementioned scenario does not appear to be the case for now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, the elevated risks of a regional conflict may provide support to the precious metal, but for now it appears that the lack of a wider escalation seems to be the predominant scenario. In our opinion, the apparent easing of regional tensions, may lead to the precious metal weakening. However, in the event of an escalation in hostilities in the region, we a see a higher degree of market volatility for this week which may provide support for the precious metal, as the situation remains highly volatile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fed Interest rate decision due out on Wednesday.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Fed\u2019s interest rate decision is due out this Wednesday, with market participants widely anticipating that the bank will remain on hold. In the event that the Fed remains on hold, as it widely expected, we may see the greenback weakening, as it may imply that the Fed is done with raising interest rates for now. In such a scenario, we may see the precious capitalizing on a weaker dollar, given their inverse relationship. On the other hand, should the Fed take the markets by surprise and decide to hike in their next meeting, we may see the greenback strengthening against its counterparts and as such we may see the precious metal ceding back some control to the greenback. Therefore, potentially moving in a downwards trajectory. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, the inflationary pressures on the US economy, appeared to have eased on a yoy level with the Core PCE rates coming in at 3.7% compared to 3.8%, yet the mom Core PCE rates point at a different picture. The increase from 0.1% to 0.3% could potentially justify a potential hike by the Fed, as inflationary pressures appear to have not entirely subsided. As such in our opinion, we maintain the belief that the Fed may hike in its next meeting, which in turn could strengthen the greenback and potentially weaken the precious metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gold – Technical Analysis<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

XAUUSD 4-Hour Chart<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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