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Dollar-Gold Tug-of-War Intensifies Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data

Published: 10 September 2026,09:11

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Key Takeaways:

*The Dollar Index remains near key support as traders wait for fresh US inflation signals.

*Yen strength and intervention speculation have weighed on the dollar earlier this week.

*Markets still price around a 60% probability of a September Fed rate hike.

*Gold has recovered modestly as dollar weakness supports demand for bullion.

Market Summary:

The US dollar remained relatively subdued as investors avoided taking aggressive positions ahead of crucial inflation data that could determine the Federal Reserve’s next policy move.

The greenback came under pressure earlier this week as the Japanese yen strengthened sharply. Growing expectations for a Bank of Japan rate hike, together with speculation surrounding possible currency intervention or official rate checks, encouraged yen buying and weighed on USD/JPY.

However, the dollar’s downside remains relatively limited. Stronger-than-expected US employment data and elevated oil prices continue to support expectations that the Federal Reserve could raise interest rates again. Markets currently price around a 60% chance of a September rate increase, keeping the dollar supported despite its recent weakness.

Gold, meanwhile, has recovered modestly after declining earlier in the week. A softer dollar has improved demand for dollar-denominated bullion, while bargain buying has also emerged ahead of the inflation releases. Spot gold was trading around $4,413 per ounce during Thursday’s Asian session.

However, gold continues to face an important risk from inflation. Brent crude remains above $100 per barrel, increasing concerns that higher energy costs could keep price pressures elevated. Higher inflation would strengthen expectations for tighter Fed policy, push Treasury yields higher and potentially create renewed pressure on non-yielding gold.

The next direction for both the dollar and gold will therefore depend heavily on inflation. A hotter PPI or CPI reading could strengthen Fed hike expectations and support the dollar while pressuring gold. Softer inflation could produce the opposite reaction, weakening the dollar and providing further support for bullion.

Technical Analysis

GOLD, H4:

Gold has turned cautiously bullish after recovering from the 4,310.00 support and reclaiming the 4,375.00 level. Price is currently trading around 4,420.00, with the recent recovery bringing it back toward the 4,450.00 resistance and the descending trendline. A sustained break above 4,450.00 would strengthen the bullish outlook and expose 4,520.00 as the next major resistance, followed by 4,645. On the downside, 4,375.00 has become the immediate support, while a break below 4,310 would weaken the current recovery and shift attention toward 4,220.00.

Momentum indicators are also showing signs of improvement. RSI has risen to 52, moving back above the neutral 50 level and indicating that bullish momentum is beginning to strengthen. Meanwhile, MACD is showing a bullish recovery, with the MACD line above the signal line, while the histogram has turned positive, suggesting that upside momentum is building. Overall, the bias is cautiously bullish above 4,375.00, but gold still needs a decisive break above 4,450.00 and the descending trendline to confirm further upside toward 4,520.00.

Resistance Levels: 4450.00, 4520.00

Support Levels: 4375.00, 4310.00

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