Technical and Fundamental Support for Bullish Gold Thesis
Every technical and fundamental aspect continues to support our bullish thesis. This is easy to understand when viewing GOLD as a real asset with intrinsic value. Investors avoid uncertain assets with high supply during times of low demand. However, smart investors never stay too far away; opportunities arise when the market stops paying attention.
Gold as the Ultimate Safe-Haven Asset
Gold has always been the go-to asset when markets become volatile and uncertain. Currently priced at $3,022 per ounce, XAUUSD’s recent movements illustrate the push-and-pull between economic uncertainty and recovery. As global and U.S. indicators fluctuate, gold traders are presented with unique opportunities to profit from safe-haven demand and volatility.
Current Gold Price
- Gold’s Current Level: As of March 25, 2025, gold is trading at approximately $3,022 per ounce.
Recent Economic Indicators and Their Impact on Gold Prices
March 24, 2025:
- Flash Manufacturing PMI (USD): Contracted at 49.8, signaling weakness in manufacturing. Historically, such contractions support safe-haven assets like gold.
- Flash Services PMI (USD): Increased to 54.3, reflecting expansion in services. While this tempers gold’s appeal, cautious sentiment still prevails.
- President Trump’s Speech: Markets closely monitored geopolitical signals and policy updates that may influence XAUUSD sentiment.
Check yesterday’s post for a detailed PMI breakdown: Gold Pullback Buy Opportunity: XAUUSD Trader’s Guide
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March 25, 2025:
- S&P/CS Composite-20 HPI y/y (USD): The S&P/CS Composite-20 Housing Price Index tracks the year-over-year changes in housing prices across 20 major U.S. metropolitan areas. A higher index number indicates strength in the housing market, signaling economic resilience. Housing price index growth to 4.7% signals resilience, but with limited direct influence on gold prices.
- Richmond Manufacturing Index (USD): This index measures overall manufacturing activity within the Richmond Federal Reserve district. A reading of -4 indicates contraction, highlighting challenges such as reduced demand or production in the manufacturing sector. Dropped significantly to -4, indicating manufacturing weakness, lending further support to gold demand.
- CB Consumer Confidence (USD): This index reflects the degree of optimism consumers have about the health of the economy and their financial conditions. A decline to 92.9 suggests waning sentiment, signaling economic uncertainty. Declined to 92.9, illustrating waning sentiment, a potential driver of safe-haven flows into gold.
- New Home Sales (USD): This metric tracks the number of newly constructed homes sold in the U.S., reflecting housing market health and broader economic activity. An increase to 676K indicates positive momentum. Increased to 676K, showing economic activity but with muted gold price impact.
Technical Analysis and Market Sentiment
- March 24 Movement: XAUUSD traded between $3,013.76 and $3,033.32, closing at $3,018-ish.
- March 25 Level: Approximately $3,022.13 as of now.
- Indicators: Mixed sentiment—with strong consolidation in bullish key levels and fundamentals supporting a bullish move.
- Short-Term Projections: Potential climb to $3,030.24 within 24 hours, while a medium-term outlook points to a drop towards $2,994.33 over the next week.
- Price Range: Gold futures traded between $3,024-$3,038 as of March 24, significantly above the 50-day SMA ($2,847.60) and 100-day SMA ($2,761.80), reinforcing a strong uptrend.
- Key Levels:
- Resistance: $3,026-$3,038.
- Support: $3,022-$3,005.
Economic Context: GDP, Unemployment, and Inflation
- GDP and Jobs Data: The U.S. economy’s growth rate has been revised downward to 1.7% for 2025 and 1.6% for 2026. February job gains (151,000 vs. expected 160,000) signal cooling growth, with unemployment rising to 4.1%. Recession concerns remain high, driving demand for gold as a safe-haven asset.
- Inflationary Pressures: Tariff implementations have weakened the U.S. dollar, enhancing gold’s appeal as an inflation hedge. The Federal Reserve’s announcement of potential rate cuts by year-end further strengthens gold demand, as lower rates reduce the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like gold.
Market Outlook
- Geopolitical Factors: U.S. tariff policies and ongoing trade uncertainties are fueling demand for safe-haven assets like gold. As tensions escalate, gold remains a favored choice for investors seeking stability.
- Central Bank Moves: Emerging market central banks continue to increase their gold reserves, providing strong underlying support for gold prices. This trend of ramping up reserves reflects a shift toward safeguarding against economic instability.
- Projections: Analysts foresee further upward movement in gold prices, with the potential to reach new all-time highs if current economic trends and geopolitical factors persist.
