Gold Holds Firm as Trade Tensions and Geopolitics Drive Market Upturn
Official figures and chart data show gold prices held strong through the past 24 hours, closing at $3,364.63 per ounce early June 3, 2025.
The price action followed a sharp rally sparked by renewed US-China trade tensions and geopolitical risks, with the market responding to hard facts rather than speculation.
The latest surge began after the United States announced plans to double tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from China to 50%, effective June 4. China’s response and accusations of trade truce violations added to uncertainty.
These developments pushed investors to seek safety in gold, which remains the preferred hedge in times of global instability. Over the weekend, Ukraine’s drone attacks deep inside Russian territory further heightened risk aversion, reinforcing gold’s safe-haven role.
Technical analysis of the provided chart confirms a bullish trend. Gold trades above both the 20-day and 5-day exponential moving averages, showing buyers have control.
The Relative Strength Index on the 4-hour chart reads 64.06, indicating positive momentum but not yet signaling overbought conditions.
Bollinger Bands reveal moderate volatility, with price action near the upper band, suggesting room for further gains if resistance breaks. Resistance sits at $3,366 and $3,392, with support at $3,345 and $3,305.
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The market tested resistance at $3,366 overnight but pulled back slightly, reflecting profit-taking after the rally. A sustained break above $3,366 could open the way to $3,392, while a drop below $3,305 would signal a shift in sentiment.
Volumes in gold-backed ETFs have increased for the second month, according to the World Gold Council. June saw inflows of 17.5 metric tons, or $1.4 billion, with Asia and Europe leading the additions.
This trend marks a reversal from three years of outflows, showing investors’ renewed interest in physical gold as a store of value. Total ETF holdings, however, remain near their lowest since 2020, highlighting the cautious nature of institutional buyers.
Macroeconomic factors also support gold’s strength. The US dollar weakened as traders moved to other safe-haven currencies, making gold more attractive to buyers outside the United States.
Equity markets declined as investors weighed the risk of a prolonged trade conflict and ongoing geopolitical instability. The gold market’s direction in the past 24 hours reflects a classic mercantile response to risk: capital seeks safety and value preservation.
The technical setup, combined with strong fundamental drivers, suggests the market remains poised for further volatility. Traders now watch key support and resistance levels closely, with the next moves likely dictated by official policy actions and real-world events, not sentiment or speculation.
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