Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD drifts lower below $2,900 amid profit-taking

Mitrade
Trending Articles
coverImg
Source: DepositPhotos

  • Gold price trades in negative territory around $2,880 in Monday’s early Asian session. 


  • Trump tariff delay eases panic in markets, weighing on the Gold price. 


  • The uncertainty, rising trade tensions and weaker USD could lift the XAU/USD price. 


Gold price (XAU/USD) edges lower to near $2,880 due to profit-taking during the early Asian session on Monday. However, fears of a global trade war in the wake of US President Donald Trump's push for reciprocal tariffs might help limit the precious metal’s losses. 


The delay in the Trump administration's tariff proposals being implemented and profit-taking by traders cap the upside for the yellow metal. Trump on Thursday signed a presidential memorandum laying out his plan to impose “reciprocal tariffs” on foreign nations. However, he delayed their implementation as his administration launched negotiations on a one-by-one basis with nations that could be impacted. The easing fear of a global trade war weighs on the Gold price, a traditional safe-haven asset. 



Investors will closely monitor the developments surrounding further Trump’s tariff policies. Any signs of escalating trade tension and uncertainty could boost safe-haven flows, benefiting the precious metal. 

The downbeat US economic data drag the US Dollar (USD) lower, which could provide some support to the USD-denominated commodities price. Retail Sales in the United States fell by 0.9% in January from the 0.7% increase (revised from 0.4%) in December, the US Census Bureau showed Friday. This figure came in below the market consensus of -0.1%.

Read more

  • Trump’s Greenland Tariff Suspension: Crypto Prices Rebound as Investors Weigh Rally Longevity
  • Yen Exchange Rate’s Shock Jump. Dropping 200 Pips Near 160 Level, BOJ’s Inaction Hides a Mystery, Buy the Dip or Seek Safety?
  • * The content presented above, whether from a third party or not, is considered as general advice only.  This article should not be construed as containing investment advice, investment recommendations, an offer of or solicitation for any transactions in financial instruments.

    goTop
    quote
    Related Articles
    placeholder
    Gold moves away from record high as safe-haven demand fades on easing trade war concernsGold (XAU/USD) is seen extending the previous day's modest pullback from the vicinity of the $4,900 mark, or a fresh all-time peak, and drifting lower through the Asian session on Thursday.
    Author  FXStreet
    Jan 22, Thu
    Gold (XAU/USD) is seen extending the previous day's modest pullback from the vicinity of the $4,900 mark, or a fresh all-time peak, and drifting lower through the Asian session on Thursday.
    placeholder
    Gold nears $4,700 record as US–EU trade war fears ignite haven rushGold (XAU/USD) rallies on Monday after falling to a four-day low on Friday, edging up more than 1.50%, and hovers near the $4,700 figure after reaching a new all-time high courtesy of geopolitical uncertainty amid the US-European Union trade-war escalation over the weekend.
    Author  FXStreet
    Jan 20, Tue
    Gold (XAU/USD) rallies on Monday after falling to a four-day low on Friday, edging up more than 1.50%, and hovers near the $4,700 figure after reaching a new all-time high courtesy of geopolitical uncertainty amid the US-European Union trade-war escalation over the weekend.
    placeholder
    Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD surges to all-time high above $4,650 amid Greenland tariff threatsGold price (XAU/USD) rises to a fresh record high near $4,675 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal gains momentum after US President Donald Trump said he would slap tariffs on eight European nations that have opposed his plan to take Greenland.
    Author  FXStreet
    Jan 19, Mon
    Gold price (XAU/USD) rises to a fresh record high near $4,675 during the early Asian session on Monday. The precious metal gains momentum after US President Donald Trump said he would slap tariffs on eight European nations that have opposed his plan to take Greenland.
    placeholder
    Gold Price Forectast: XAU/USD rises above $4,600 on US rate cut expectations, Fed uncertainty Gold price (XAU/USD) rises to around $4,600 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The precious metal gains momentum as traders firm up bets on US interest rate cuts after the release of inflation data.
    Author  FXStreet
    Jan 14, Wed
    Gold price (XAU/USD) rises to around $4,600 during the early Asian session on Wednesday. The precious metal gains momentum as traders firm up bets on US interest rate cuts after the release of inflation data.
    placeholder
    Gold selling pressure persists as traders lock in profits ahead of US NFP reportGold (XAU/USD) remains under some selling pressure for the second straight day and slides back closer to the overnight swing low during the Asian session on Thursday. The downtick lacks any fundamental catalyst and is likely to remain limited amid a supportive fundamental backdrop.
    Author  FXStreet
    Jan 08, Thu
    Gold (XAU/USD) remains under some selling pressure for the second straight day and slides back closer to the overnight swing low during the Asian session on Thursday. The downtick lacks any fundamental catalyst and is likely to remain limited amid a supportive fundamental backdrop.

    Gold Related Articles

    • Gold-Silver Ratio Explained: How to Trade Gold and Silver Profitably
    • ​Gold vs Bitcoin: Which Is the Better Investment Option?
    • What is Gold CFD? How to Trade Gold CFD With Mitrade Example
    • 7 Best ASIC-Regulated Brokers for Gold XAUUSD Trading in Australia (2026 Update)
    • How and Where to Buy Gold in Australia? A Complete Guide for Beginners
    • Should You Buy Gold Now?How To Invest In Gold For Beginners with Little Money?

    Click to view more