Fundamental analysis
Gold prices struggled to capitalize on an intraday rebound from a one-week low of $2,600 and remained low for a second straight day heading into the European session on Tuesday. US President-elect Donald Trump’s tariff threat prompted some safe-haven flows and provided a modest intraday gain for the safe-haven precious metal. However, expectations of a less dovish Federal Reserve (Fed) capped gains in the non-yielding yellow metal.
Meanwhile, growing market confidence that Trump’s expansionary policies will stoke inflation and force the Fed to cut interest rates gradually has triggered a fresh rally in US Treasury yields. This has helped the US Dollar (USD) regain positive momentum and has become another factor undermining demand for gold. Additionally, optimism over Scott Bessent's nomination as US Treasury Secretary and the possibility of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah have kept XAU/USD in check.
Technical Analysis
2606 has become an important support zone to keep gold prices above 2600. Any sign of gold breaking the immediate port level of 2611 will send gold to 2606 where support is the most important key zone for gold prices today. If this zone is broken, we will pay attention to the next support zone around 2591 and 2580. 2631 and 2649 have become two important resistance zones today when gold prices break the upper border and close above 2618.