Gold Price Forecast – A Dangerous Crossroads for Markets - FXEmpire

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FXEmpire says gold is at a critical juncture around $4,363, with August CPI at 0.4% lifting odds of a Fed rate hike next week to 85%. The note argues a hike would bring more downside for precious metals, while a hold could end the correction and spark a sharper rebound, with gold holding its 50-day EMA and support seen at $4,150 +/- $50; a break in yields and oil could push it briefly below $4,000.

The piece frames the broader setup around surging oil and rising 10-year yields, warning that crude above $120 and a Treasury yield move above 5.00% could trigger a broad selloff into October. Silver is projected to slip toward $60 on a hike or break above $70 if the Fed holds, platinum is seen correcting toward $1,650 +/- $50, and miners are expected to outperform gold on a post-Fed hold, with GDX support around $92, Newmont potentially retesting highs, and GDXJ/SILJ flagged as buy-the-dip candidates.