XAUUSD caught in a trap: ceasefire, oil, and the Fed have thrown the market into chaos
Gold remains hostage to geopolitics, oil prices, and Federal Reserve decisions. After a sharp surge, XAUUSD quotes lost ground, hovering around 4,720 USD. Discover more in our analysis for 9 April 2026
Technical outlook
On the H4 chart, XAUUSD prices have formed a Hammer reversal pattern near the middle Bollinger Band and could develop an upward wave following the pattern’s signal. Since XAUUSD prices remain within an ascending channel, the upside target could be the 4,970 USD mark.
Gold is reacting sharply to geopolitical risks and demand for the USD.
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