Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD hovers below $4,000 with the...

Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD hovers below $4,000 with the YTD low at hand

Published Jul 17, 2026 6:59 AM Last refreshed Jul 29, 2026 11:02 AM Source: EODHD Event Time: Jul 17, 2026 6:59 AM

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Gold Price Forecast: XAU/USD hovers below $4,000 with the YTD low at hand

Source: EODHD - https://www.fxstreet.com/news/gold-price-forecast-xau-usd-hovers-below-4-000-with-the-ytd-low-at-hand-202607171059
Published: Jul 17, 2026 6:59 AM

Gold (XAU/USD) shows moderate gains on Friday, but remains close to the year-to-date lows, at the $3,940 area, with upside attempts capped below the $4,000 psychological level for now.

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.