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Dollar Firms on Inflation Concerns; Gold Holds Gains Amid Geopolitical Risks

Published: 31 March 2026,03:42

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Key Takeaways:

*Dollar strengthens as inflation risks support rate expectations

*Treasury yields rise, though markets scale back aggressive hike bets

*Powell downplays near-term inflation impact from energy prices

*Gold supported by safe-haven demand despite stronger dollar

Market Summary:

The U.S. dollar edged higher as persistent inflation concerns reinforced expectations that interest rates may need to remain elevated.

The dollar index — which tracks the greenback against a basket of six major currencies — continued to firm, supported by rising U.S. Treasury yields. The move reflects ongoing concerns that surging energy prices could sustain inflationary pressures, keeping monetary policy restrictive.

However, gains in yields were tempered after Jerome Powell downplayed the near-term inflationary impact of higher energy prices. Powell noted that longer-term inflation expectations remain relatively well anchored, prompting traders to scale back some of their bets on additional rate hikes. As a result, Treasuries recovered slightly after being on track for their worst monthly selloff since 2024.

Meanwhile, gold prices edged higher despite the stronger dollar, supported by continued geopolitical uncertainty.

Market participants remain cautious as tensions between the United States and Iran show little sign of easing, with risks increasingly centered around supply-driven inflation stemming from disruptions in energy markets.

In the near term, gold may face some pressure from a firmer dollar and elevated yields. However, the broader macro backdrop — particularly the risk of stagflation, where inflation rises amid slowing growth — could continue to underpin demand for safe-haven assets.

Overall, markets remain caught between competing forces: tightening financial conditions weighing on gold in the short term, and persistent geopolitical and inflation risks supporting it over the longer horizon.

Technical Analysis

XAU/USD, H1:

Gold prices are trading higher, currently testing the 4,585.00 resistance level, a key near-term breakout zone.

Momentum remains supportive, with the MACD strengthening and the RSI at 55 above the midline, indicating continued buying interest and potential for further upside.

A confirmed breakout above 4,585.00 would likely extend gains toward 4,765.00, reinforcing the bullish trend.

However, if momentum begins to fade, gold may retrace toward the 4,245.00 support level, where buyers could re-emerge.

Resistance Levels: 4585.00, 4765.00

Support Levels: 4245.00, 4005.00

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