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Gold Traders Face Crucial Test at $5,000 Amid Macro Crosswinds
Gold prices are testing the critical $5,000 level as macro forces pull the market in opposing directions. Fawad Razaqzada, Market Analyst at FOREX.com, explains how rising bond yields, a stronger U.S. dollar, and elevated oil prices are weighing on gold, while geopolitical risks and central bank demand provide support.
Date:
17.03.2026 |
Source:
forex.com
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| USDSEK | 9.279190 | -0.53627% |
| USDCNY | 6.885800 | -0.13343% |
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