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CommoditiesUpdated×10•Originally published 7 May 2026•Updated 8 May 2026•
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Gold Prices Test New Highs Amid Optimism Over US-Iran Diplomatic Progress

Key Facts

1Gold prices rose to test new highs as traders bet on progress in the diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran.
2Markets are currently waiting for Iran's response to the latest U.S. proposal to end the conflict.

Gold prices maintain their upward momentum, targeting the $4,900–$5,000 range, bolstered by a massive weekly hammer candle suggesting a potential trend reversal. However, the emergence of short-term technical bearish signals near moving average resistance levels has led prices into a consolidation phase at a critical technical inflection zone. This technical shift occurs as copper prices hit new year-to-date highs alongside gains in silver and platinum. While the broader metals complex remains strong, gold faces immediate technical resistance at its 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA). Investors are now closely monitoring these chart patterns alongside Treasury yields to gauge the Federal Reserve's next moves following weak Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) data.