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Gold Slips Below $4,500 Ahead of US Jobs Report

Key Takeaways -XAU/USD trades below $4,500, with immediate support at 4,454 and key resistance near 4,470. -Traders remain cautious ahead of Friday’s US non-farm payrolls release, which may reshape Fed rate expectations. -Gold is consolidating in a narrow range, reflecting event-driven positioning rather than clear trend direction. -Short-term moving averages indicate sellers retain control; rebound requires clearing the 5-, 10-, and 20-period MAs. -Market direction will depend on payroll surprises, US dollar strength, and Treasury yields. Gold is under pressure again, with XAU/USD slipping below $4,500 to around 4,459.50 on the 15-minute chart. The market is in a wait-and-see mode ahead of Friday’s US non-farm payrolls report, which could shift expectations for the Federal Reserve’s interest rate path. Stronger-than-expected payrolls may support the US dollar and higher yields, weighing on gold, while a softer reading could ease rate pressure and give bullion room to recover. Event-Driven Pressure Gold’s consolidation reflects caution ahead of the US non-farm payrolls data. The report is a major catalyst because it may influence Fed policy, Treasury yields, and the US dollar, all key drivers for XAU/USD. Until the data is released, price action is likely to remain compressed, with traders focused on short-term levels rather than establishing large directional positions. Technical Setup The short-term technical picture shows XAU/USD below its 5-period MA at 4,461.42, 10-period MA at 4,461.56, and 20-period MA at 4,470.12. This cluster indicates that sellers currently control the near-term momentum. Immediate support sits at 4,454, with psychological support at 4,450, while the next upside trigger is 4,496.76. Any rebound requires reclaiming these moving averages before buyers can gain conviction. The pair is coiling, and traders should watch for a clear breakout rather than chasing price within the range. See full analysis of gold’s current setup and key levels in the article below.

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2026-06-03 10:48:39 (GMT)

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