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The broader gold forecast and price direction remains constructive, even with some of its haven appeal diminishing. Until we witness clear patterns of lower highs, lower lows, and firm trade agreements rather than more political bluster from the Trump administration, the prospect of fresh highs for gold cannot be dismissed.

USD/CAD, DXY Outlook: The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) is maintaining a bullish setup, while markets remain in a holding pattern amid developing geopolitical tensions, tariff negotiations, and upcoming key economic reports.

Markets appeared to steady themselves last week, with risk assets such as the S&P 500 pressing higher and haven assets taking a backseat.

Over the past five trading sessions, gold has shown a significant bearish bias, accumulating a decline of more than 4.5%.

Stock indices extend their gains initially as the positive sentiment from the previous day carried forward into the early European trade. But at the time of writing, markets were coming off their best levels, possibly on the back of the Time Magazine’s interview with Donald Trump.

Traders may be able to use USD/CNH as a potential signal into the CCP’s outlook toward the ongoing trade tensions - see how!

Crude Oil, USCAD Outlook: WTI crude is challenging the $64.70 resistance as markets weigh ongoing trade negotiations and speculation that OPEC+ may unwind supply cuts. USD/CAD holds above 1.38, reflecting broader currency market consolidation amid global uncertainty. What are the next key levels?

A day after we saw the unwinding of “Sell America” trade, index futures were back down as a rally in global equities lost momentum. Once again, optimism over a swift resolution to the US-China trade spat was dealt a blow.

The ASX 200 rally faces a wall of resistance, and given the declining volumes on the futures market I suspect a pullback could be. The Hang Seng rally meanwhile looks like it may have more to give, assuming it can break above the March low.

Over the past two trading sessions, the S&P 500 has gained more than 5%, with the price now holding steadily above the 5,300-point level. This renewed bullish bias in the index has been primarily driven by recent comments from President Trump, which point to a possible easing in trade tensions with China.

As far as the gold outlook is concerned, well the precious metal has dropped quick a bit in the last couple of days, but that is still merely a drop in the ocean compared to how much it has gained. Will dip buyers step in as the metal now tests short-term support levels beath the $3300 area?