Headline: Gold Price Climbs With Stocks as XAU/USD Tests 50% Fibonacci Level
Introduction: Gold’s rally isn’t taking a back seat to risk assets. As optimism grows around an end to the U.S. government shutdown, the gold price (XAU/USD) has surged alongside equities, challenging the notion that bullion only shines in risk-off markets.
Despite a strong risk-on tone since late Friday, gold jumped nearly 3% in the latest session and is now pressing the 50% Fibonacci retracement of the late-October decline. After dropping more than 10% last month, XAU/USD has already recovered roughly 6% from a low near 3,900. A sustained break above the 50% retracement would strengthen the bullish case toward 4,200, with the next major resistance seen at the October highs around 4,375–4,381.
The move reflects more than just technical momentum. Gold remains a core hedge against policy uncertainty, inflation risks, and mounting sovereign debt across major economies, even as stocks rebound. That dual role—as a safe-haven asset and a liquidity magnet—has been reinforced by robust demand from central banks and steady exchange-traded fund (ETF) inflows. In October alone, gold ETFs attracted $8.2 billion, up 6% month over month and marking a fifth straight month of inflows, with China accounting for $4.5 billion. If inflation pressures persist or the Federal Reserve delays rate cuts, bullion’s resilience could eventually weigh on broader risk sentiment. Conversely, if price pressures moderate, gold may consolidate while equities extend gains, allowing both assets to advance in tandem—for now.
Key Points: – Gold rose nearly 3% as risk assets rallied on reduced U.S. shutdown fears. – XAU/USD is testing the 50% Fibonacci retracement of the late-October slide. – Bullish targets include 4,200 and the October highs around 4,375–4,381. – Central banks continue to build reserves; ETF demand remains strong. – Gold ETFs saw $8.2 billion of inflows in October, with $4.5 billion from China. – Persistent inflation or delayed Fed cuts could challenge risk assets even as gold stays supported.
