Gold Soars to $3,400 as Safe-Haven Demand Reignites

Gold prices surged to a one-month high of $3,400 per ounce on Monday, reflecting a renewed wave of safe-haven demand amid growing market uncertainty. The rally marks a significant breakout for the precious metal, which had traded in a relatively quiet range in recent weeks.

Market Uncertainty Fuels Flight to Safety

The move followed a sharp pullback in the U.S. Dollar on Monday—a typically subdued trading day—amplifying gold’s upside momentum. The surge suggests investors are increasingly turning to gold as a hedge against both monetary policy uncertainty and rising trade-related risks.

Last week’s U.S. inflation data revealed persistently sticky core prices, while early signs indicate that recent tariffs may be starting to seep into production and consumer costs—adding to gold’s bullish backdrop.

Geopolitical and Fiscal Tensions Add to Bullish Case

In addition to U.S. economic concerns, political instability and fiscal uncertainty in Japan, along with fears of escalating global trade tensions, have reinforced gold’s safe-haven status. Questions around U.S. fiscal discipline and broader market risks are further driving demand for the metal.

“Gold is once again proving its resilience as a safe-haven asset,” said Shawn Lee, Senior Market Analyst at Ultima Markets. “With inflation remaining sticky and geopolitical tensions rising, gold could see further upside in the near term.”

XAU/USD Forecast: Technical Outlook

Gold surged to $3,400 after breaking above the key consolidation resistance near $3,360, confirming a breakout from its recent rising wedge pattern. This bullish move signals potential for continued upside momentum in the near term.

However, stay cautious on the current resistance, as the $3,400 level represents a major psychological and technical resistance that may cap gains in the short run.

XAU/USD, 4-H Chart Analysis | Source: Ultima Market MT5

XAU/USD, 2-H Chart Analysis | Source: Ultima Market MT5

On the 2-hour chart, a pullback remains possible given the strong rally and overhead resistance. However, support is likely to emerge around the $3,360–$3,370 zone, which previously served as a key resistance. A successful retest of this area could confirm the breakout and reinforce bullish continuation.

Notably, the short-term 2-Hour Exponential Moving Average (EMA) is showing signs of a bullish crossover, adding technical confirmation to the current upside bias.

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