Buyers Are Back: Is Gold Ready to Break Higher?Gold is entering a promising recovery phase as macro signals are finally shifting in favor of the bulls. After three consecutive losing sessions, the market received a meaningful boost from weaker-than-expected U.S. labor data — opening up a much clearer upside opportunity for XAUUSD.
The number of Americans receiving unemployment benefits has climbed to a two-month high , with continued claims rising to 1.9 million in the week ending October 18. These figures are fueling expectations that the Fed may cut interest rates in December 2025, weakening the USD and lending strong support to the precious metal.
On the 2H chart, price is rebounding from the 4,060 support area and showing a clear return of buying momentum . XAUUSD will likely continue consolidating within the highlighted zone before targeting the 4,150 level. The rounded bottom formation underneath is also reinforcing the bullish scenario .
Overall, the most reasonable strategy is to favor buying on pullbacks toward 4,080–4,100, aiming for 4,150. A break below 4,060 would invalidate the short-term bullish outlook .
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