Gold prices recover on safe-haven demand as US-China trade talks take focus

• Gold edges higher as persistent trade tensions and the safe-haven appeal of precious metals boost prices.
• US-China trade talks are scheduled for Monday, remaining a key catalyst for Gold and US Dollar prices.
• Gold prices rise above $3,300 with resistance at $3,350.

Gold prices remained at an elevated level on Monday, despite the start of US-China trade talks in London. Alongside the United States' (US) 50% tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, Gold has been supported by broader geopolitical tensions, such as the ongoing warfare between Ukraine and Russia over the weekend, which have reinforced Gold's safe-haven status.

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• Friday's Nonfarm Payrolls (NFP) report came in better than expected, which has eased fears of the Federal Reserve (Fed) cutting rates in the short term.
• On Thursday, Reuters reported that the Canadian Prime Minister called US tariffs "illegal," while Mexico and the European Union expressed similar frustration.
• On Wednesday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum called the new tariffs "unjust, unsustainable, and without legal grounds," warning that if a deal is not reached, Mexico will be forced to respond with retaliatory measures.
• Canada and the EU have also threatened to retaliate if no progress is made in trade talks this week.

Gold prices remain under pressure on Monday, retreating from last week's highs as technical indicators suggest waning bullish momentum. After failing to hold above the $3,339-$3,392 resistance zone, prices broke below short-term support near $3,320 and are now testing the 23.6% Fibonacci retracement level at $3,291. This level has become a key pivot in the near term, with a daily close below it likely to attract fresh selling pressure.

The broader price action continues to consolidate within a symmetrical triangle, suggesting indecision among market participants. The lower boundary of this pattern is currently under threat, and a confirmed breakdown could expose the ascending trendline support around $3,250-$3,260. Below that, deeper losses could take prices toward the 50% Fibonacci retracement at $3,057, a level that aligns with previous structural support.

On the upside, any rebound must clear the $3,339-$3,392 region to reassert bullish control. A break above this zone would pave the way toward the $3,500 mark, which remains the medium-term target for Gold bulls. However, with the 20-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) turning flat near $3,299, upside momentum has clearly stalled.

Momentum indicators also reflect this indecision. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently hovering around 52, indicating neutral sentiment with no immediate overbought or oversold conditions. This suggests that Gold may continue to consolidate unless triggered by a major fundamental catalyst, such as updates to US interest rates or further geopolitical developments.

Gold's technical structure has weakened slightly following the breakdown below short-term support on Friday. A decisive close below $3,291 would likely shift the outlook to bearish in the near term, while holding above the triangle base could still offer a path back toward resistance.

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