Gold Holds Firm as Market Eyes Geopolitical Risks and Central Bank Moves

Gold traded near $3,331 per ounce on June 25, 2025, after a volatile 24 hours shaped by shifting geopolitical risks and cautious central bank signals.

The spot price reflected a modest 0.26% gain from the previous day, with intraday swings between $3,320 and $3,335. The data comes from official market charts and pricing feeds.

The market’s mood shifted sharply following the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. The truce, confirmed by both governments, led to a brief sell-off as traders unwound safe-haven positions.

The move followed a symbolic Iranian strike on a US base in Qatar, which caused no casualties but heightened tensions. The ceasefire held overnight, and gold found support as traders reassessed the durability of the agreement.

In parallel, the US dollar remained subdued. The Federal Reserve’s cautious economic outlook and Moody’s downgrade of the US credit rating weighed on the greenback. These factors made gold more attractive for international buyers.

Central bank officials, including Governor Michelle Bowman, signaled openness to a rate cut in July if inflation stays contained. However, Chair Jerome Powell’s congressional testimony later today and tomorrow remains a key event for traders.

Gold’s resilience also drew strength from ETF flows. The World Gold Council reported a second consecutive month of global ETF inflows in June, led by funds in Europe and Asia.

Net inflows reached 17.5 metric tons, or $1.4 billion, pushing total assets under management to $233.3 billion. However, the first half of 2024 still saw net outflows, with Asia the only region consistently adding to holdings.

Trading volumes across major exchanges painted a mixed picture. OTC activity, especially in London, rose by 8.6% in June, signaling robust demand. In contrast, COMEX derivatives volumes fell by 35%, and Shanghai futures trading cooled by 24%.

Despite this, global gold market liquidity averaged $210 billion per day in June, well above recent years. Technical analysis of the daily chart shows gold holding above the 200-day moving average near $3,324, with the RSI at 48.95 and the MACD in negative territory.

This signals a market lacking strong momentum but not yet oversold. Bollinger Bands show price hugging the lower band, indicating subdued volatility.

On the 4-hour chart, gold trades just above key support at $3,326, with the RSI at 42.06 and the MACD still negative, reinforcing a cautious short-term outlook. The market faces resistance at $3,348 and support at $3,310.

Fundamentals remain mixed. Geopolitical risks continue to underpin gold, but the market’s reaction to central bank policy and global liquidity shifts will dictate direction.

Traders remain wary, watching for any sign that the fragile Middle East ceasefire might unravel or that US monetary policy could shift. The story behind the numbers is one of a market balancing risk and opportunity, with every headline and data point moving the needle.

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