Majority of the time yes, since the pair is XAU/USD.
When denominator (USD) goes up, the pair(XAU/USD) tend to fall.
But there are time when both rise together.
This often related to global uncertainties where investors seeks safe haven assests.
So they buy USD and XAU together.
Another often cause is when China economy trembles, chinese opted for gold than Chinese real estate and equities.
So Demand for Gold bullion rises.
We also have Gold etfs a great indication of banks and hedge funds gold demand, where they invest in efts rather than the actual gold bar since it comes with high storage, security, and transportation fees.
More time in the market, does not mean you trade better!
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