Gold Tests $4,000 Support After Failed Rally to $4,097.20

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Gold Tests $4,000 Support After Failed Rally to $4,097.20
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Gold futures are trading near $4,003.20 after a failed rally to $4,097.20, and the price is approaching a technical decision zone around $4,000. Investing.com's analysis lists $4,004 and $3,977 as support levels, with cycle windows on November 27 and December 27 flagged for possible changes in direction.

Gold futures are trading near $4,003.20, down approximately 0.70%, after a failed rally to $4,097.20. The five-day chart shows weakening momentum, with prices falling below the rising short-term trendline.

Support and resistance levels near $4,000

Gold is trading below both the Daily and Weekly VC PMI levels, which the analysis reads as short-term selling pressure. The Weekly VC PMI sits at $4,069 and the Daily VC PMI at $4,043.

Holding $4,004 could provide initial stabilization, according to the analysis. A breakdown would expose $3,977, while recovering $4,043 and then 4,069–4,070 would improve the bullish outlook.

Square of 9 calculations add further reference points. The 45-degree upside level is $4,034.90 and the 45-degree downside level is $3,971.63.

Cycle dates for November and December

The analysis uses September 28, 2026, as the established 360-day cycle reference date. The 30-day window fell on October 28, 2026, and the next two come on November 27, 2026, and December 27, 2026.

These dates are potential timing windows for changes in market direction, volatility or trend development. Confirmation should come from price action, volume, momentum and VC PMI levels.

Macro drivers behind gold

Gold remains sensitive to US inflation, Treasury yields, Federal Reserve policy and dollar strength. Higher real yields can pressure non-yielding gold.

However, central-bank purchases, geopolitical uncertainty, fiscal concerns and global portfolio diversification remain longer-term supportive factors. The analysis says a recovery above $4,043 and $4,069 would strengthen the bullish case, while a break below $3,977 would increase downside risk.

Source: Investing.com

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