Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD attracts some sellers below $3,000 as Trump's tariffs hit

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Updated Apr 7, 2025 02:36
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Gold price slumps to near $2,985 in Monday’s early Asian session.


The stock market selloff has prompted investors to cover losses. 


Intensifying trade war and geopolitical risks could boost the safe-haven demand, benefiting the Gold price. 


The Gold price (XAU/USD) faces some selling pressure to around $2,985 during the early Asian session on Monday, pressured by some profit-taking. The precious metal extends the decline as a fall in the US stock market has prompted traders to liquidate gold positions to create the necessary liquidity to cover losses in the stock market.



The recent sharp sell-off in the US stock market on Friday was about raising cash to cover margin calls after US President Donald Trump announced new reciprocal tariffs on goods from many countries. However, the downside for the yellow metal might be limited due to the supportive fundamentals. “Bargain hunters will rush in next week to buy cheap gold and silver, helping the precious metals to rally again,” said Rich Checkan, chairman and CEO of Asset Strategies International.



Additionally, the global economic uncertainties and escalating geopolitical tensions could boost the safe-haven flows, supporting the Gold price. Russians shelled more than 30 localities in the Kherson region, including residential areas of Kherson. Seven people were wounded, the Kherson regional military administration's Oleksandr Prokudin reported. Despite the volatility," gold is still a safe-haven place for many investors," said Matt Simpson, a senior analyst at City Index.

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