Gold Bid at Highs as Trump Forces Tariff Debate Onto Davos’ Sidelines | Metals Mine

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    Gold remains firmly bid near record highs as geopolitical risks flare once again, this time driven by President Trump’s latest tariff threats aimed squarely at Europe. With markets already on edge, the timing — just days ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos — has added another layer of uncertainty to an already fragile global backdrop. Rather than triggering panic, the renewed bout of headline risk has reinforced gold’s appeal as a defensive asset. Futures positioning, options markets and short-term technicals all suggest that while volatility risks remain elevated, investors are still treating ... (full story)

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ZforexCM
Jan 20, 2026 12:46am
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Gold stayed near $4,670 on Tuesday as safe-haven demand remained strong. President Trump’s renewed tariff threats toward Europe have lifted geopolitical risk ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, keeping investors defensive rather than triggering panic selling. Futures and options markets continue to signal buy-the-dip behavior, with positioning still supportive and volatility contained.

With gold holding above short-term moving averages and downside protection demand limited, the broader trend remains constructive. Attention now turns to the upcoming US PCE inflation data for fresh direction.

Technical levels:
Support: 4,615
Resistance: 4,700
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