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Sign InGold prices successfully breached the $4,700 per ounce technical resistance level, with spot gold holding steady at $4,732.89 while June futures rose 0.3% to $4,742.40. According to reports, this bullish momentum is driven by worsening Middle East tensions and higher oil prices, which have bolstered safe-haven demand. This breakout occurred despite a firmer US dollar, reflecting a strong investor preference for hedging against geopolitical uncertainty.
The surge coincides with persistent inflationary pressures at 3.8%, keeping gold as a preferred asset compared to other metals. Per market data (close May 12, 2026), bond yields remained relatively stable, yet fears of expanding regional conflict pushed gold beyond its previous ceiling. Analysts cited by Reuters suggest that the correlation between energy prices and gold is strengthening under current market conditions.
At the close of May 13, 2026, spot gold stood at $4,732.89, establishing the former $4,700 resistance as a new support zone. Traders should closely monitor speeches from Fed officials Musalem and Goolsbee scheduled for later today, May 13, 2026, as their commentary on interest rates could provide further direction for gold's new trading range.
Update: World Gold Council data revealed a positive shift in investor sentiment, with gold-backed ETFs recording 45 tonnes of inflows in April, valued at approximately $6.575 billion. These inflows, primarily driven by European-listed funds, pushed total global holdings to 4,137 tonnes, marking the third-highest level on record.
Update: Gold prices extended their upward trajectory to approach the $4,750 per ounce mark as market attention shifts toward macroeconomic catalysts. Investors are now focused on the upcoming US Consumer Price Index (CPI) release, which is expected to provide critical signals regarding the Federal Reserve's interest rate path and its subsequent impact on gold's momentum.