Gold hits record high as demand for safe-haven assets surges

Andrey Goilov RoboForex

Gold soared towards 2,800 USD per ounce on Friday, setting a new all-time high. The surge comes as investors seek refuge in safe-haven assets amid renewed trade war threats from US President Donald Trump. His latest statements have heightened concerns over economic slowdowns and potential disruptions to global trade.

Key drivers of Gold’s record rally

Global monetary easing is reinforcing Gold’s rally. Several major central banks have adopted a softer stance, increasing liquidity and keeping interest rates low, further supporting the appeal of non-yielding assets like Gold.

The European Central Bank (ECB) cut rates as expected, leaving room for further easing.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) halted quantitative tightening.
Sweden’s Riksbank also cut rates earlier in the week.
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) and the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) signalled their willingness to ease policy further and inject liquidity.

Meanwhile, the US Federal Reserve kept rates unchanged this week, maintaining expectations for at least two rate cuts later this year.

With all these factors, Gold is on track for its biggest monthly gain since March 2024.

Technical analysis of XAU/USD

On the H4 chart, Gold found support at 2,731 USD and extended its rally to 2,797 USD. A consolidation range is forming around this level.

If the range breaks downward, a correction to 2,772 USD is possible.
If the range breaks upward, a growth wave towards 2,818 USD may develop, potentially extending further to 2,839 USD.

This scenario is supported by the MACD indicator, which has its signal line above zero and points upwards, confirming bullish momentum.

On the H1 chart, Gold initially formed a consolidation range near 2,772 USD before breaking upwards, reaching 2,797 USD.

A continuation of the rally towards 2,808 USD is likely.
After reaching 2,808 USD, a pullback to 2,777 USD (testing support) is possible.
Following the correction, further growth towards 2,818 USD and potentially 2,839 USD is expected.

The Stochastic oscillator supports this XAU/USD outlook, with its signal line above 50 and preparing for an upward move towards 80, indicating more upside potential.

Conclusion

Gold’s record-high surge reflects heightened risk aversion and global monetary easing. With central banks cutting rates and Trump’s trade threats unsettling markets, demand for Gold remains strong. Technical indicators suggest further upside, with key resistance levels at 2,818 USD and 2,839 USD. However, short-term corrections towards 2,772 USD or 2,777 USD could provide buying opportunities before the uptrend resumes.

Author

Andrey Goilov

RoboForex

Higher economic education. Andrey Goilov has been working on the Forex market since 2005. A financial analyst and successful trader. Preference in trading is highly volatile instruments.

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