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Today marks the third consecutive day of lower daily highs, signaling continued downward pressure. Key dynamic resistance is the 10-day moving average at $4,005. Its position relative to this week’s highs shows gold weakening, as today’s high sits further below the line. Unless there is a sustained advance above Tuesday’s high of $4,006, price behavior suggests further tests of support and the potential for a break below the recent swing low of $3,886.
Yesterday, gold broke down from a bear flag pattern, closing below the lower boundary line to confirm the breakdown. Bearish follow-through would be signaled on a drop below Tuesday’s low. The next lower target would then be the recent swing low, followed by a potential support zone near the confluence of the 50-day average, now at $4,856 and rising, and a 50% retracement level at $3,846. If that zone fails to attract buyers, a drop through could see gold fall toward the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement at $3,720. Note the centerline of a rising trend channel as well — support could emerge in its region.
The lower end of the bearish retracement is anticipated around the 50-day average since it has not been tested as support since reclaimed in August and the 20-day has failed. Typically, the first pullback to the 50-day line will show some signs of support even if it doesn’t lead to a bullish reversal. Even if the 50-day is breached, the centerline may represent a price zone for support.
Recently the 200-day average started to rise above the bottom channel line begun from the February lows. Since it is rising, it should stay around or above the line and presents further confirmation of potential support at the lower end of the channel.
The breakout above $4,006 is key to shift momentum — above it tests resistance at the 20-day average, below risks $3,886. The bear flag and 10-day rejection favor sellers. If sellers persist the 50-day average support keeps the trend, while a break eyes $3,720. Today’s bounce, although showing gains, needs to lead to a breakout above $4,006 before there is confidence that buyers can sustain control.
For a look at all of today’s economic events, check out our economic calendar.
– Written by
Frank Davies
STORY LINK GBP/USD Forecast: Pound Sterling Calm before the BoE Storm
The Pound-to-Dollar exchange rate (GBP/USD) traded in a narrow range on Wednesday, as markets digested mixed signals from the latest US employment data and looked ahead to the Bank of England’s policy announcement.
At the time of writing, GBP/USD was trading around $1.3069, almost unchanged from the start of Tuesday’s session.
The US Dollar (USD) lacked a clear trajectory on Wednesday, despite a mildly upbeat ADP employment print.
The report indicated that 42,000 new private sector roles were created in October, swinging back from September’s 29,000 decline and surpassing forecasts of 25,000.
While the figures signalled a partial recovery in hiring, economists noted that gains were uneven across sectors, underscoring lingering weakness in the US labour market.
As a result, investors were quick to revive expectations that the Federal Reserve could favour another rate cut in December, keeping USD upside firmly in check.
The Pound (GBP) gained some light support in early trade following a stronger-than-initially-reported UK services PMI.
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October’s final reading was upgraded from 51.1 to 52.3, reflecting improving domestic demand within the UK’s dominant services industry.
Even so, optimism remained tempered as businesses highlighted lingering caution ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s autumn budget, which continues to cast uncertainty over the outlook for growth.
Nevertheless, Sterling’s advance was limited as investors remained cautious ahead of the Bank of England’s (BoE) interest rate announcement on Thursday.
Looking ahead, the BoE’s policy announcement on Thursday is expected to set the tone for GBP/USD movement through the remainder of the week.
While a rate cut this month cannot be ruled out, most analysts expect the central bank to keep borrowing costs unchanged. Instead, attention will turn to the BoE’s forward guidance, with investors seeking clues on whether policymakers may opt for one final cut before year-end.
Any hint of a dovish outlook could weigh on Sterling, while a more cautious tone may help the Pound regain some lost ground.
Meanwhile, the US Dollar could find near-term support if risk appetite deteriorates, with mounting fears of a correction in equity markets potentially driving investors to favour the safe-haven currency.
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Gold’s momentum has entered one of its most volatile phases of 2025, with spot XAU/USD slipping to $3,934.77 per ounce, its sharpest single-day fall in a week, as the U.S. dollar extended its longest winning streak since July. Traders recalibrated expectations for the Federal Reserve’s next policy step, reawakening debate over how long real yields can restrain the precious metal’s 160% rally since January. Despite the short-term slide, gold remains up over 50% year-to-date, outperforming most major asset classes as capital floods into bullion-backed ETFs and physical demand resurges from Asia to North America.
The Bloomberg Dollar Spot Index climbed for a seventh straight session, pulling gold down nearly 1.7% as of late New York trading. The dollar’s advance came as U.S. Treasury yields rebounded—10-year yield near 4.15% and 2-year at 3.63%—after Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s warning that markets were “premature” to expect further cuts in December. That single remark erased more than $100 from gold’s intraday highs and halted a four-day recovery streak.
The XAU/USD technical chart now shows immediate support near $3,870, corresponding to the 50-day EMA, and the next deeper floor at $3,672, aligned with the 100-day EMA. Resistance remains capped between $4,100–$4,250, where sellers have emerged in each of the last three sessions.
The shift in tone from the Federal Reserve—now pricing just a 66% probability of a December cut, down from 90% last week—has added friction to gold’s upward momentum. However, fiscal data tells a very different story. The U.S. national debt hit $38 trillion, expanding at nearly 7% annually, while the government continues to inject liquidity through elevated deficit spending and bond issuance.
According to independent analysis, the correlation between U.S. debt growth and gold prices since 2021 stands at 0.90, one of the strongest in history. That relationship implies that, with debt compounding by roughly $3 trillion per year, gold’s fair value trajectory could point toward $4,400 per ounce in 2026—around 10% higher than current levels—if real yields fail to contain inflation risk.
Data from the World Gold Council reveals that U.S. demand for gold surged 58% year-on-year to 186 tonnes in Q3, dominated by institutional investment through ETFs. North American gold-backed ETFs absorbed 137 tonnes (≈$16 billion) in inflows last quarter—62% of global totals—pushing total U.S. holdings to 1,922 tonnes worth approximately $236 billion.
Funds like SPDR Gold Shares (NYSEARCA: GLD) and iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA: IAU) led the charge, adding 140 tonnes and 88 tonnes respectively, lifting assets under management to $125 billion for GLD and $59 billion for IAU. The surge in ETF flows more than offset a 64% year-on-year slump in physical bar and coin purchases, underscoring how institutional hedging has replaced retail buying as the main driver of price action.
The momentum behind gold’s 2025 run has also produced record turnover. COMEX futures and options averaged $104 billion (≈915 tonnes) in daily notional volume in Q3—up 35% year-over-year—while October saw a parabolic rise to $208 billion (≈1,587 tonnes) per day, a 51% month-on-month jump. Gold recorded 13 new all-time highs in Q3 and 11 more in October, reaching its 50th record of the year before retracing 8%.
This volatility reflects a structural rebalancing: traders are increasingly rotating out of high-valuation equities into hard assets as the Nasdaq Composite faces correction pressure. The XAU/USD correlation to the S&P 500 has turned negative (−0.32), confirming gold’s re-emergence as a hedge rather than a momentum trade.
While investment flows dominate the current narrative, consumer demand tells a contrasting story. U.S. jewelry consumption fell 12% year-on-year to 25 tonnes, and bar-and-coin demand dropped 64% to just 7 tonnes, the weakest since 2017. Yet global retail behavior is shifting:
Costco’s gold bar sales have surged, prompting expansion into smaller fractional sizes.
U.S. dealers report that refineries are running near full capacity, with premiums on small-format bars rising due to tight supply.
Chinese demand remains elevated, with the Shanghai Gold Exchange reporting record vault inflows as Cambodia and other Southeast Asian nations began storing reserves in Chinese facilities—a strategic diversification away from U.S. custody.
The rally has transformed the economics of gold producers. Kinross Gold Corporation (NYSE: K) reported Q3 2025 adjusted EPS of $0.44 and record free cash flow of $687 million, underpinned by 504,000 ounces produced at a $1,145 per-ounce cost. Its average realized gold price of $3,458/oz delivered margins exceeding $2,300 per ounce, marking one of the highest in the industry.
With $1.7 billion in cash, $3.4 billion in liquidity, and a net cash position of nearly $500 million, Kinross plans to redeem $500 million in 2027 senior notes, saving $35 million in interest. The company also raised shareholder returns to $750 million in 2025, combining buybacks and dividends.
Other miners followed suit:
Iamgold (NYSE:IAG) delivered record quarterly output of 190,000 ounces, with year-to-date production reaching 524,000 ounces.
Blue Gold Resources secured $140 million to restart its Ghana mine after resolving a lease dispute.
Aya Gold & Silver (TSX: AYA) valued its Moroccan Boumadine project at $3 billion, planning six open pits and three underground mines across an 11-year life cycle.
These moves signal that miners are using the high-price environment to strengthen balance sheets, extend reserves, and hedge against future cost inflation.
Gold remains locked in a consolidation corridor between $3,870 and $4,100, oscillating above its 20-day EMA at $4,009 and 50-day EMA at $3,870. The Parabolic SAR still prints above price—indicating short-term selling pressure—but volume distribution suggests accumulation rather than panic. A sustained close above $4,100 could trigger a retest of $4,250, while a breach below $3,870 risks a slide toward $3,672, coinciding with the 100-day EMA.
Longer-term charts remain distinctly bullish: the 200-day EMA sits far lower at $3,399, confirming a multi-quarter uptrend. The RSI at 52 reflects neutral momentum, giving traders scope for renewed buying once macro data align.
Global equity turbulence has kept gold anchored as a preferred safe-haven. With the AI-heavy Nasdaq 100 down 4.3% this month and U.S. job and ISM data showing mixed signals, investors are hedging against both deflationary slowdown and renewed inflation. The ADP private payrolls came in below expectations at +145,000, while the ISM Services PMI fell to 51.8, reinforcing the narrative that the Fed’s tightening cycle may already have peaked.
Still, inflation expectations remain sticky: 5-year breakeven inflation stands at 2.43%, keeping real yields in check. That tension between a hawkish Fed and growing fiscal deterioration continues to underpin the bullish case for XAU/USD in the medium term.
With the U.S. debt-to-GDP ratio now exceeding 127%, the link between fiscal policy and gold demand has become self-reinforcing. Investors see gold not merely as a hedge, but as an alternative reserve asset in a global system drowning in negative real yield. The empirical correlation (R = 0.90) between gold prices and U.S. debt since 2021 implies that every $1 trillion increase in federal debt translates to a $110–$130 rise in gold per ounce, assuming constant velocity in monetary aggregates.
At the current trajectory, this model forecasts gold near $4,400–$4,500 by mid-2026, even under stable inflation—an outcome consistent with Bloomberg consensus projections calling for $4,000 average in Q4 2025 and $4,500–$5,000 for 2026.
The CFTC’s Commitment of Traders (COT) data shows managed-money net longs at +213,000 contracts, down 8% week-on-week but still near multi-year highs. Meanwhile, retail trader sentiment on futures platforms has turned moderately bearish, typically a contrarian bullish signal. The Gold Volatility Index (GVZ) sits at 21.7, well above its 2024 average of 15.9, reflecting the ongoing tug-of-war between tightening monetary policy and liquidity injections through debt financing.
The near-term tone may remain choppy, with XAU/USD trading between $3,870–$4,250, but the fundamental and structural backdrop remains firmly supportive. Fiscal expansion, de-dollarization flows, and geopolitical uncertainty—paired with limited mining supply growth—are setting the stage for another leg higher once the Fed’s pause transitions into cuts.
At this point, gold remains a Buy on dips, especially between $3,870–$3,950, with a medium-term target of $4,400–$4,500 and structural support at $3,672. The bias remains bullish, not for speculative breakout but for preservation and real-return hedging.
Rating: BUY (Accumulation Zone: $3,870–$3,950 | Target: $4,400–$4,500 | Support: $3,672 | Resistance: $4,250)
Sentiment: Medium-Term Bullish | Short-Term Neutral to Slightly Bearish | Long-Term Bullish
Crude oil prices slipped further on Wednesday, with West Texas Intermediate (CL=F) futures down 1.27% to $59.79 per barrel, while Brent (BZ=F) dropped 1.15% to $63.70 — marking one of the weakest weekly starts since mid-August. Traders cited fragile demand in Asia and renewed signs of oversupply as the primary drag, with the U.S. dollar’s resilience adding additional downward pressure on dollar-denominated commodities.
Data from the American Petroleum Institute (API) revealed an unexpected 6.5-million-barrel build in U.S. crude inventories for the week ending October 31, amplifying bearish sentiment across the futures curve. As of early November, U.S. stockpiles have increased by 3.6 million barrels year-to-date, while gasoline inventories dropped 5.65 million barrels, highlighting a diverging picture between refined product consumption and crude accumulation. The Department of Energy (DoE) confirmed a 500,000-barrel addition to the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), raising reserves to 409.6 million barrels — a symbolic step in the ongoing effort to rebuild post-Biden era drawdowns.
While OPEC+ has paused planned output hikes until early 2026 following its modest December adjustment, the group’s production restraint is being overshadowed by increasing non-OPEC supply. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported domestic output at 13.64 million barrels per day (bpd) — a record level and 109,000 bpd higher than January 2025. Meanwhile, Kazakhstan’s Tengiz field maintenance trimmed national production by 10%, offering only temporary support to prices.
At the same time, Iraq canceled Lukoil cargoes due to tightened U.S. sanctions on Russian oil firms, disrupting trade flows and complicating OPEC+ coordination. Nevertheless, traders remain skeptical that these geopolitical disruptions will offset the structural oversupply building in global shipping data. According to Gunvor Group co-founder Torbjörn Törnqvist, “unprecedented volumes” of oil are now stored on tankers as sanctions on Russia and Iran reroute millions of barrels into “floating storage,” creating what analysts at Mercuria estimate to be a 1–2 million bpd surplus heading into Q1 2026.
Despite the near-term weakness, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) executives reaffirmed a structurally bullish long-term view. Speaking at ADIPEC 2025, ADNOC Upstream CEO Musabbeh Al Kaabi projected that global oil demand will stay above 100 million barrels per day well into the 2040s, driven by aviation, petrochemical growth, and energy-intensive industries like AI data centers. The UAE’s production capacity stands at 4.85 million bpd, targeting 5 million bpd by 2027, supported by expansion at the Upper Zakum field, which could hit 1.5 million bpd ahead of schedule.
ADNOC’s chief, Sultan Al Jaber, emphasized that the world requires $4 trillion in annual investment in grids, data centers, and new energy infrastructure, underscoring the interplay between fossil and renewable demand. He noted that while renewables are expected to double by 2040, oil and LNG will remain central, with LNG projected to grow 50% and jet fuel demand up 30% over the same period. This long-term foundation offers critical support to producers with low-cost, low-emission barrels, a group in which the UAE, Saudi Aramco, and ExxonMobil remain dominant.
The sanctions-driven reshuffling of crude trade is now producing measurable distortions. Commodity traders report a rapid increase in “oil on water” volumes, estimated at over 200 million barrels, as sanctioned crude from Russia and Iran struggles to find destination markets. Gunvor and Mercuria both warn that if sanctions are lifted suddenly, a flood of delayed cargoes could overwhelm markets, driving Brent temporarily below $60 per barrel.
At the same time, Libya announced a new onshore oil discovery, while Nigeria reaffirmed its target of 2 million bpd production by 2027. Meanwhile, Eni (BIT:ENI) and Petronas formed a $15 billion upstream joint venture across Malaysia and Indonesia, further expanding Asian supply capacity. The balance between sanctioned oil constraints and fresh project ramp-ups is therefore delicate — but tilting toward oversupply for now.
The WTI curve has flattened notably, with front-month spreads near −$0.35, indicating weak near-term demand. U.S. refiner margins have slipped below $17 per barrel, down from over $25 earlier this quarter, reflecting narrowing profits from gasoline and diesel. The Mars US blend fell 1.34% to $70.71, and Louisiana Light dipped to $62.79, confirming pressure on Gulf Coast benchmarks.
Gasoline futures at $1.911 per gallon and natural gas (NG=F) at $4.256/MMBtu (−2.0%) both signal declining consumer energy appetite. The OPEC basket sits at $65.43 (−1.59%), below the key $67.50 comfort threshold that most cartel members use as their fiscal breakeven reference.
In contrast to the weakening spot market, Saudi Aramco (TADAWUL:2222) reported a Q3 profit of $28 billion, up 6% quarter-on-quarter, supported by higher upstream volumes and improved operational efficiency. ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM) and Chevron (NYSE:CVX) also exceeded forecasts, with Exxon confirming that Upper Zakum output expansion remains on track, and Chevron’s Hess acquisition boosting Q3 output beyond expectations.
Energy supermajors continue to consolidate upstream exposure while trimming exposure to high-cost, carbon-intensive projects. This dynamic is creating a bifurcated energy market — integrated producers thriving, while smaller shale drillers retreat as prices slide below $60.
From a technical standpoint, WTI (CL=F) faces resistance near the 50-day EMA ($62), while Brent (BZ=F) remains capped around $65–$66. Momentum oscillators confirm downside bias, with RSI at 38 and MACD negative, signaling risk of further weakness toward $58.50–$57.90 short-term.
However, the longer-term structure suggests stabilization within a $5 range, as physical fundamentals limit deeper collapses. Short-term rallies are viewed as selling opportunities, yet long-term investors could begin accumulating at sub-$60 levels — especially if geopolitical disruptions or OPEC+ interventions materialize. The market’s immediate trajectory remains bearish, but structural demand exceeding 100 million bpd beyond 2040 underpins a long-term bullish thesis.
The TradingNews.com analysis categorizes current oil market dynamics as short-term bearish, long-term bullish accumulation zone. Near-term downside remains possible toward $58 WTI / $62 Brent, driven by weak Asian demand, strong dollar pressure, and bloated inventories. Yet, consistent producer discipline and ADNOC’s long-term projections suggest eventual rebalancing.
Recommendation: HOLD for institutional investors; BUY on dips below $58 WTI for long-term exposure.
Gold traded within a well-defined range throughout the first half of Wednesday, now hovering around $3,980 per troy ounce in the American session. The lack of a clear catalyst kept investors in cautious mode, although the US Dollar (USD) retained its positive tone across the FX board.
Finally, the United States (US) released the ADP Employment Change survey, which showed that the private sector added 42,000 new job positions in October, better than the upwardly revised -29,000 posted in September.
Additionally, the ISM Services Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) improved to 52.4 in October, much better than the previous 50 or the expected 50.8. Upon closer examination, the Prices Paid Index, which tracks inflation, increased to 70.0 from 69.4, while the Employment Index rose to 48.2 from 47.2. Finally, the New Orders Index rose to 56.2, from 50.4.
Aside from that, speculative interest kept a close eye on the US elections. Democrats notched victories in multiple states, not good news for President Donald Trump, who blamed GOP losses on the ongoing shutdown. Indeed, California, Virginia, and most likely New Jersey have new Democratic governors, while New York City voted for progressive Zohran Mamdani and his affordability platform.
Meanwhile, Wall Street reversed Tuesday’s losses, and the three major indexes trade in the green after the positive surprise provided by data, although gains are modest. Overall, market players seem cautiously optimistic and willing to continue betting on the Greenback.
In the 4-hour chart, the XAU/USD pair is currently trading at around $3,980, up $19 for the day. From a technical point of view, a bearish 20 Simple Moving Average (SMA) at $3,986 contained advances, while converging with a marginally bullish 200 SMA, the latter at $3,996. Further up, the 100 SMA acts as resistance at $4,095.Technical indicators, in the meantime, reflect the lack of directional strength. The Momentum indicator recovered but remains below its midline, while the Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicator holds flat at 48.
In the daily chart, the XAU/USD is developing below the 20-day Simple Moving Average, which currently stands at $4,084. However, the pair is above the longer ones with the 100-day SMA at $3,602 and the 200-day SMA at $3,365 acting as mid-term dynamic supports. At the same time, the Momentum indicator plunged below its midline, and maintaining its downward strength, while the RSI indicator remains directionless at around its 50 level, skewing the risk to the downside without confirming an imminent slide.
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You can see that the U.S. dollar initially tried to rally against the Japanese yen during trading on Tuesday, but it is struggling. We did fall enough to go looking to the ¥153 level. The ¥153 level is an area that had been a significant resistance barrier and now could end up being a significant support level based on market memory.
If we do in fact see a little bit of a bounce, then it’s likely that the overall uptrend continues, and that does make a certain amount of sense considering that the interest rate differential continues to favor the greenback. The Bank of Japan will more likely than not have to stay somewhat loose with monetary policy, and the Federal Reserve has recently stated at the FOMC press conference that they are not ready to cut rates automatically, at least in December. So, we’ll just have to wait and see how this plays out.
This is a market that won’t go straight up in the air forever, but I do think it goes higher over the longer term. A little bit of a drop and then a bounce opens up the possibility of value hunters coming in and picking up the U.S. dollar, jumping into this overall trend. If we break down below the ¥153 level, then the ¥152 level becomes support as well.
I have no interest in shorting this pair. The Japanese yen itself is weak against most currencies, and I think the U.S. dollar won’t be any different. All things being equal, I do think that we are going higher. We will probably go looking to the ¥155 level next, but it is going to be choppy and positive overall as the market has been more or less a grind to the upside. Ultimately, this is a market that I think is going to continue to look for value on dips and take advantage of them.
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Christopher Lewis has been trading Forex and has over 20 years experience in financial markets. Chris has been a regular contributor to Daily Forex since the early days of the site. He writes about Forex for several online publications, including FX Empire, Investing.com, and his own site, aptly named The Trader Guy. Chris favours technical analysis methods to identify his trades and likes to trade equity indices and commodities as well as Forex. He favours a longer-term trading style, and his trades often last for days or weeks.
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Natural Gas Prices in United States:
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During the third quarter of 2025, Natural Gas prices in China stayed at USD 2.72/MMBtu following the Natural Gas Price Index Report because the government supports renewable energy investments and imports LNG. Natural Gas prices stabilized according to historical data since earlier fluctuations occurred because industrial demand increased, and supply chains adjusted.
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Natural Gas Prices in Saudi Arabia:
Saudi Arabia’s Natural Gas prices reflect stable domestic conditions and policies toward diversification of energy sources, maintaining its price of USD 2.75/MMBtu in Q3 2025. Production trends, particularly in the petrochemical sector which sustained consumption levels, also contributed to this price stability. Compared with Natural Gas Price Historical Data, the country has cheap extraction and investments in infrastructure that provide long-term stability.
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Natural Gas Price Trends in Europe: Q3 2025 Overview
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In Germany, Natural Gas spot prices reached USD 11.6/MMBtu in Q3 2025, mainly due to a further decrease in imports, and increasing geopolitical pressure. The Natural Gas Price Index Report shows the continued dependence on foreign suppliers in the European markets. Natural Gas Price Historical Data shows gas prices in Germany during the last two years were more volatile than usual due to shortages on the global natural gas market.
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The average price for Natural Gas in India during Q3 2025 was USD 4.70/MMBtu. Market prices were stable because of Industrial and power sector demand. Import and domestic production balance were some of the factors mentioned in Natural Gas Price Index Report. Natural Gas Price Historical Data has seen its prices slowly increasing and this can be traced to India’s push towards cleaner energy and infrastructure development in the nation.
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Latest News & Recent Developments: Natural Gas Prices Trend, Index, History & Forecast
The global natural gas market in 2025 has experienced notable price adjustments across regions, influenced by seasonal patterns, production trends, and LNG trade dynamics. After an initial softening in mid-2025, the market faces renewed volatility as demand and supply fundamentals evolve.
Regional Price Insights
• United States: Natural gas prices averaged USD 3.81/MMBtu in September 2025, easing due to mild weather, strong shale output, and high storage levels. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) anticipates prices stabilizing around USD 3.42/MMBtu in 2025 and rising to USD 3.94/MMBtu in 2026 as winter demand recovers.
• Europe: Prices fell to around USD 11.6/MMBtu in Germany, supported by high storage levels and improved LNG supply chains. Robust imports and reduced industrial demand kept prices subdued.
• Asia-Pacific: In China and India, moderate consumption growth and steady LNG inflows stabilized prices near USD 2.72-4.70/MMBtu in Q3 2025. Mild seasonal conditions and strategic storage releases curtailed volatility.
• Middle East & Africa: Government-controlled pricing mechanisms in Saudi Arabia (~USD 2.75/MMBtu) ensured price stability, supported by strong domestic production and policy-driven resource allocation.
• Latin America: Prices remained steady as domestic production expanded in Brazil and Argentina, while LNG imports in Chile and Mexico balanced consumption fluctuations.
Key Market Drivers
• Ample Storage & Production: Elevated storage levels in the U.S. and Europe, alongside higher LNG terminal capacity, have eased supply concerns.
• Seasonal Moderation: Mild temperatures and stable industrial consumption slowed demand rebound.
• LNG Expansion: New LNG projects, coupled with improved trade efficiency, are gradually tightening the market.
• Regulatory Support: Policies promoting energy transition and industrial decarbonization continue to shape regional pricing.
Future Outlook (2025-2026)
• The EIA forecasts Henry Hub prices to range between USD 3.4-4.0/MMBtu, rising to USD 4.1-4.3/MMBtu by 2026 as global LNG exports and demand strengthen.
• European natural gas prices (TTF) are expected to average around USD 13-14/MMBtu in 2025, influenced by import competition and renewable energy integration.
• Asian markets remain steady through 2026, with consumption recovery in power generation and industrial sectors supporting moderate increases.
The market outlook suggests a balanced but sensitive pricing environment, where weather variability, LNG trade patterns, and policy-driven transitions will determine future price direction.
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The British pound has spent the entire session on Tuesday falling apart as we are now well below the 1.31 level. The 1.31 level is an area that I had mentioned over the last couple of days to show signs of support, but it didn’t. So here we find ourselves going much lower. At this point, the 1.30 level seems to be almost assured.
I believe at this juncture we’re probably even looking at the 1.2750 level before it’s all said and done. That doesn’t mean that it’s going to be easy to get there, and it doesn’t necessarily mean that we are going to get there rapidly. But I would assume that we are in a situation where traders are going to continue to look at this as a market that, anytime you see any rally showing a bit of strength or even stability, you have to look at it through the prism of a market that, at the first signs of trouble, you have to be a seller of.
With that being said, I think you have a scenario where sooner or later we do see a big flush lower, but the candlestick on Tuesday may have been something that needs to be pushed back against at least in the short term. I look at the 1.32 level as a significant resistance barrier and most certainly the 1.3268 level, where the 200-day EMA currently sits, as a major resistance barrier. For what it’s worth, we’ve done nothing but fall for the most part since the September FOMC interest rate decision.
As a result, even though people are counting on the Federal Reserve to cut rates, it looks like there’s some serious fear out there, and we just collapsed through a major support level. If you are a little bit aggressive, you could look for a move down to 1.2750, maybe 1.28, based on the measured move of the consolidation that we just absolutely fell through. I’ve got no interest in buying the British pound. It looks like traders are betting on the Bank of England cutting rates soon, and therefore, I think the pound remains under pressure.
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Gold price rate today analysis, forecast and prediction indicate a steady recovery after recent declines. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $3,966.65 per ounce by 0713 GMT. The rise follows a fall of more than 1.5% on Tuesday when bullion touched its lowest level since October 30.
U.S. gold futures for December delivery increased by 0.4% to $3,975.30 per ounce. The U.S. dollar remained slightly below its three-month high recorded in the previous session.
According to Jigar Trivedi, senior currency analyst at Reliance Securities, the latest rise in gold prices reflects bargain buying and a general risk-off sentiment in global markets. This sentiment is supporting safe-haven demand for gold.
Asian stocks extended losses in early trading, following overnight declines on Wall Street. Investor concerns over stretched valuations continued to reduce confidence across markets.
Trivedi added that gold might face pressure if upcoming ADP data indicates stronger employment growth. A higher employment figure could reduce the likelihood of another rate cut this year. He also suggested that if the data exceeds expectations, gold could test levels near $3,900 per ounce.
The U.S. Federal Reserve recently cut interest rates. Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested it might be the last rate reduction for this year. Following the announcement, the likelihood of another rate cut in December dropped from over 90% to around 69%, according to the CME FedWatch Tool. Officials at the Federal Reserve have shared mixed views on how to interpret current economic data, particularly as some U.S. government reports are delayed due to a potential government shutdown. The lack of new data is shifting investor attention to non-official sources, including the ADP National Employment Report expected later today.
Gold usually performs well when interest rates are low and economic uncertainty rises. The current market trend shows investors using gold as a hedge against potential risks and inflation concerns.
Despite today’s rise, gold remains below its recent record high of $4,381.21 reached on October 20. Since that peak, the metal has dropped by nearly 10%. Market participants remain cautious, balancing between expectations of further rate adjustments and signals from economic data releases.
Alongside gold, other precious metals also registered small gains. Spot silver increased by 1.1% to $47.61 per ounce. Platinum prices rose 0.4% to $1,541.17 per ounce. Palladium also moved higher by 0.5% to $1,398.28 per ounce.
Analysts note that these movements are linked to the broader recovery in commodity markets, as investors reposition portfolios amid shifting global financial conditions.
Based on the gold price rate today analysis, forecast and prediction, the near-term outlook for gold will depend on U.S. economic data, inflation expectations, and central bank policy signals. If inflation remains stable and employment data supports economic growth, gold may face downward pressure. However, if data reflects slowing growth or further policy easing, demand for gold could strengthen again.
Market experts continue to monitor the ADP report and upcoming Federal Reserve statements to gauge gold’s next direction. Until clarity emerges, price fluctuations are expected to remain within the current range.
Q2. What is the short-term outlook for gold price rate today analysis, forecast and prediction?
The short-term outlook depends on U.S. economic data and Federal Reserve policy. Prices may rise if economic growth slows or interest rate cuts continue.
slips as tech jitters overshadow stronger data. steadies post-BoJ minutes and ahead of .
The DAX, along with its European peers, is opening lower, extending losses for a second day. The negative start follows overnight deep declines in the US and Asia, as caution persists across global markets amid concerns about high valuations in AI-related and tech shares.
Valuation fears resurfaced this week on Wall Street after the record-breaking rally this year, driven by AI. However, warnings of a correction by the CEOs of major U.S. banks, Goldman Sachs, and Morgan Stanley, fueled concerns, accelerating the move lower.
Stronger-than-expected German data could help stem the sell-off. German factory orders rose 1.1% month on month in September, recovering from a 0.4% decline in August.
Meanwhile, the shows that activity in the service sector in October was stronger than expected, with output revised from the preliminary reading of 54.5 to 54.6. This marked the fastest growth in the sector in two years, supported by a notable increase in new business and contributing to the first rise in employment in the sector in 3 months. The , considered a good gauge of business activity, was also upwardly revised to 53.9. The level 50 separates expansion from contraction.
On the corporate front, Siemens Healthineer was the largest loser, dropping over 7% after posting Q4 revenue slightly below expectations, pressured by US tariff imports.
BMW is rising despite a decrease in earnings before tax to €2.3 billion, which contributed to a year-to-date figure of €8 billion. Vehicle deliveries rose by 8.7% year on year, with strong growth in Europe and the US.
After running into resistance at 24,635 in early August, the DAX has fallen further, breaking below the 50 SMA at 24,000 and spiking to a low of 23,580, which is the rising trendline support. The long lower wick suggests that there was little demand at the lower levels as dip buyers stepped in.
Buyers would need to rise above 24,000 to be on a more stable footing, bringing 24,400 into focus.
Sellers will need to break below yesterday’s low at 23580 and the rising trendline support. A break below here brings 23,400, the 200 SMA, and horizontal support into play.
USD/JPY is holding steady after yesterday’s losses, when the yen benefited from safe-haven flows amid the risk-off mood in the broader market.
However, today the picture has stabilised, suggesting that yesterday’s risk-off mood was more of a pause for breath rather than a decisive turning point.
Overnight, the minutes from the Bank of Japan meeting showed caution among board members due to the nation’s prolonged experience with deflation. The more dovish stance is limiting any upside in the yen.
While safe-haven plays have supported the yen, the also rose against its major peers yesterday on the same trade.
The US dollar trades at multi-month highs against its major peers, supported by declining bets on near-term Federal Reserve amid deep divisions among Federal Reserve board members.
Investors and policymakers are contending with a record-long government shutdown, which means U.S. economic data is scarce. As a result, more attention than usual will be on the private ADP payrolls later today, which is expected to show 25,000 jobs after -32k last month.
will also be in focus and as expected to rise to 50.8 up from 50 in September. Stronger data could help lift the US dollar, boosting USD/JPY.
USD/JPY trades in a rising channel. The price rose to an 8-month high of 154.50 in late October, hitting the upper bound of the rising channel before easing back to test 153.00, the October 9 high. The bullish trend is still intact. Buyers will look to rise above 154.50 to create a higher high, bringing 155 into focus ahead of 156.75.
Sellers will need to break below 153.00 to open the door to a deeper selloff towards 151.