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Sign InIn a move reflecting intensified selling pressure on safe-haven assets, gold prices dropped to $4,180, marking their lowest level since March 23rd. According to analyst reports, this price point represents a significant 25% decline from the metal's year-to-date peak. These price movements coincide with the formation of a 'death cross' technical pattern on the charts, suggesting further potential for downside momentum in the immediate term.
These technical headwinds emerge alongside a sudden geopolitical escalation in the Gulf, as President Trump vowed a military response following an Iranian attack on a US helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz. While such tensions typically support precious metals, persistent dollar strength and technical breakdowns have capped gains, with silver (XAG) seeing similar downward pressure per market data. This decline follows recent macro weakness, including a 3.8% drop in German factory orders, signaling broader cooling in global industrial demand.
Traders are now monitoring the psychological support level at $4,100, with gold situated at $4,180 (close June 12, 2026). Looking ahead, the market is focused on the US Inflation (CPI) report scheduled for June 17, which will be pivotal for interest rate expectations, alongside any further military developments in the Strait of Hormuz that could reshape the global risk landscape.