Currently, XAUUSD is in a strong downtrend, trading around 2,551 USD/ounce after failing to hold above the previous support level at 2,605 USD. This move has pushed the price closer to the next support level at 2,488 USD, with a high probability of further decline unless strong buying signals emerge.
The 34 and 89 EMA lines are positioned above the current price, acting as dynamic resistance, sustaining selling pressure and reinforcing the downtrend. The primary trend remains bearish, and if XAUUSD cannot reclaim the resistance zone at 2,605 USD, prices may correct further toward 2,488 USD or lower.
With a strong USD supported by expectations that the Fed will maintain high interest rates, gold continues to face pressure from financial markets. However, investors should closely watch U.S. economic data and any announcements from the Fed, as these are key factors that could impact the future direction of gold prices.