Amid chaos, gold is hope.
Gold is encountering renewed pressure on November 18, 2025, driven by the strength of the U.S. dollar and declining expectations of a near-term rate cut by the Federal Reserve. With some hopes of immediate monetary easing fading, investors are reassessing their safe-haven positions in the metal. At the same time, geopolitical risks and interventions by global central banks remain persistent factors influencing gold demand.
Global Developments and Geopolitical News
- According to a Reuters report, gold fell for the fourth consecutive session due to a stronger dollar and reduced expectations of a December rate cut by the Federal Reserve.
- Statements from Federal Reserve Vice Chair Philip Jefferson emphasized that the Fed “needs to proceed cautiously” with monetary easing, reducing expectations for an additional cut.
- On the other hand, some analysts highlight long-term structural support for gold stemming from geopolitical risks, U.S. debt concerns, and attempts by certain central banks to reduce reliance on the U.S. dollar (“de-dollarisation”), as noted by ANZ.
- Expectations of rising gold prices following a previous Fed meeting were supported by concerns over a potential U.S. government shutdown and delays in releasing key economic data.
Commodity Markets and Financial Markets
- U.S. Dollar: The dollar is stronger, making gold more expensive for holders of other currencies and reducing demand.
- U.S. Yields: The 10-year Treasury yield hovers around 4.11%, according to “Federal Reserve H.15” data and YCharts. This yield level raises the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets such as gold.
- Other Commodities: No confirmed recent data is yet available regarding oil or silver movements on this day that would indicate a direct effect on gold.
- Speculation and Positioning: According to Marex analysis, speculative positions are being unwound after a previous rally, with investors reducing exposure as expectations of rapid rate cuts weaken.
Central Bank Policies and Interventions
- In its previous meeting, the U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 25 basis points to the 4.00–4.25% range.
- This was the first rate cut of 2025, but Fed Chair Jerome Powell warned against rushing into further easing.
- ANZ analysis noted that markets had previously expected another cut in December, but those expectations have declined following Jefferson’s recent comments.
- Meanwhile, institutional analysts such as HSBC pointed to geopolitical conflicts and U.S. debt-related pressures as catalysts that could support medium- to long-term demand for gold despite political risks.
Technical Analysis
- Support Levels: The 3,900–4,000 USD range may act as a key support zone if the decline continues, as gold may test buying pressure at these levels.
- Resistance Levels: If gold rebounds, initial resistance may appear around the 4,200–4,250 USD range, based on previous highs and market expectations.
- Trend:
– Short term: Gold appears to be in a corrective phase or consolidation after a rate-cut-driven rally.
– Medium term: The trend will depend on the pace of future rate cuts, geopolitical risks, and central-bank demand.
Future Outlook
- If Fed communications remain cautious regarding rapid easing, this could pressure gold, especially if the dollar and yields rise further.
- Conversely, if central banks increase their gold purchases or geopolitical risks escalate, long-term investment demand may strengthen.
- Upcoming economic data (jobs, inflation, U.S. budget deficit) will be decisive:
– Weak data may raise the likelihood of renewed rate cuts, supporting gold.
– Strong data may push the Fed toward tightening, weighing on the metal. - In the medium term, if gradual rate cuts continue and global central banks maintain gold as a diversification tool, the structural bullish scenario for gold demand remains intact.
Conclusion
On November 18, 2025, gold stands at a complex crossroads between short-term pressures, strong dollar and declining rate-cut bets, and its structural support from geopolitical risks and central-bank buying. Markets are now in a reassessment phase: the Fed’s cautious tone may limit short-term gains, but underlying global risks and diversification trends could continue to support the metal if they persist.