Analysis of XAU/USD: Gold Price Sets Historical Record

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As the XAU/USD chart shows, on 16th July, the gold price rose above $2460 for the first time in history. The bullish sentiment is driven by:

→ Anticipation of Fed rate cuts, as the appeal of non-yielding bullion generally increases in low-interest-rate environments.

→ Geopolitical tensions, with an attempt on Trump's life possibly boosting demand for the "safe-haven asset."

→ Demand from central banks.

Reuters reports that analysts at Commonwealth Bank of Australia believe the gold price could exceed their forecast of $2500 per ounce by the end of 2024. "It is worth highlighting gold's ability to find support under any conditions this year," they say.

Can the gold price rise further?

Technical analysis of the XAU/USD chart provides valuable insights:

→ The gold price is in an upward trend (shown in blue).

→ The support level at $2290, reinforced by the median line of the blue channel, pushed the price up (shown by an arrow).

→ The bulls managed to break the $2385 level, which had acted as resistance since 7 June (shown by arrows).

→ The bearish Head and Shoulders (SHS) pattern failed.

The contours of the upward channel suggest the potential for the gold price to rise to its upper boundary, where the psychological level of $2500 per ounce also lies. Thus, the Commonwealth Bank of Australia's forecast could come true much earlier than the end of 2024.

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