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Analysis and statistics

  • Open
    18.392$
  • Previous Close
    18.0187$
  • 52 Week Change
    6.08$
  • Day Range
    0.37$
  • 52 Week High/Low
    15.0251$ - 21.11$
  • Dividend Per Share
    0.0206
  • Market cap
    32 429 M$
  • EPS
    0.35
  • Beta
    0.32
  • Volume
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About

GOLD.US typically represents the price of gold traded on a U.S. exchange. It is often used as a reference point for financial products tied to the value of gold, such as gold futures contracts (GC), gold ETFs (e.g., GLD, IAU), and gold mining company stocks (e.g., NEM, GOLD). These products allow investors to gain exposure to gold's price fluctuations without directly purchasing physical gold. Gold is often considered a safe-haven asset, meaning its price may rise during times of economic uncertainty or market volatility.

Gold intraday: key resistance at 4569.

Short positions below 4569 with targets at 4500 & 4480 in extension.

2026 May 18 13:10
Gold
  • Our preference: short positions below 4569 with targets at 4500 & 4480 in extension.
  • Alternative scenario: above 4569 look for further upside with 4588 & 4605 as targets.
  • Comment: the RSI has just struck against its neutrality area at 50%.

Supports and resistances:

  • 4605 *** - Resistance *
  • 4588 ** - Resistance **
  • 4569 *** - Resistance ***
  • 4538 Last - Last
  • 4500 *** - Support ***
  • 4480 *** - Support **
  • 4445 * - Support *

Factors

Global Economy: A weak economy often boosts gold prices as investors seek safe haven assets.

Interest Rates: Higher interest rates can decrease gold's appeal because it doesn't offer interest.

Inflation: Gold is often seen as an inflation hedge, so rising inflation can increase its price.

Currency Fluctuations: Gold is priced in USD, so USD weakness can make gold more attractive to foreign buyers.

Geopolitical Instability: Political uncertainty and conflicts can drive investors to gold, increasing demand.

Gold Production & Supply: Changes in gold mining production and overall supply can impact prices.

Central Bank Policies: Central bank buying or selling of gold can influence market prices significantly.

Investor Sentiment: Speculative trading and investor confidence (or lack thereof) affect demand and price.

Technological Advancements: New technologies that increase gold mining efficiency can impact supply.

Jewelry Demand: Demand for gold jewelry, especially in countries like India and China, affects overall demand.

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