Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD appreciates to $4,400 as yields retreat

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD appreciates to $4,400 as yields retreat

Source: EODHD - https://www.fxstreet.com/news/gold-price-forecast-xau-usd-appreciates-to-4-400-as-yields-retreat-202609180941
Published: Sep 18, 2026 5:41 AM

Gold (XAU/USD) extends gains for the second consecutive day on Friday as the pullback in US Treasury yields has offset the negative impact of the hawkish hike delivered by the Federal Reserve (Fed) earlier this week.

Market context: This update is relevant to gold traders, with XAUUSD as the primary instrument to monitor for follow-through, trend continuation, or headline volatility.