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As of the close on October 31, 2025, after a historic rally, international gold prices are locked in a fierce battle around the key psychological level of $4,000 per ounce. Despite recent pressure from Federal Reserve policy uncertainty and easing geopolitical risks, market analysts widely believe the current consolidation phase is building momentum for the next directional move.
On Wednesday, the Fed cut interest rates by 25 basis points as expected, but Chairman Jerome Powell’s hawkish signal that a third consecutive cut in December is not a foregone conclusion caused market rate cut expectations to plummet from 90% to 63%. This shift weighed on gold prices, pulling them back towards the $3,900 area, while a temporary easing of China-US trade tensions further diminished gold’s safe-haven appeal.
Although gold has recently failed to decisively break above the resistance near $4,010, several institutions point out that the resilient consolidation around $4,000 holds significant technical importance. Lukman Otunuga, Senior Market Analyst at FXTM, noted that while gold is down roughly 8% from its all-time high, it still ended the month 4% higher. He stated that resistance is found at $4,050 with support at $4,000, and a break in either direction will likely determine the trend for the coming weeks.
Philip Streible, Chief Market Strategist at Blue Line Futures, indicated that despite short-term momentum lacking, a break above $4,175 would restart the bullish trend. He expects that weak employment data will force the Fed to continue cutting rates, providing upward momentum for gold.
Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank, advised investors to maintain patience, noting that the trade deal did not resolve fundamental contradictions, and uncertainty remains regarding the Fed’s policy path, necessitating strategic composure at the time.
Analyzing fund flows, Aaron Hill, Chief Markets Analyst at FP Markets, suggested that the Fed’s wavering stance and eased trade tensions are dampening safe-haven buying, but elevated volatility indices are prompting continued diversification into gold. Long-term, he believes central bank buying and portfolio hedging demand will support gold prices, viewing dips below $3,950 as buying opportunities.
Analysts highlighted that the US government shutdown has entered its 31st day. If a funding bill is not passed before the weekend, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) could face a funding lapse, affecting one in eight Americans. LegalShield’s Consumer Stress Legal Index has risen to a five-year high, indicating accumulating economic concerns.
Next week’s data releases, including ADP employment, ISM Manufacturing and Services PMIs, and the University of Michigan’s Consumer Sentiment index, will provide fresh trading cues for the market. Any surprises in macroeconomic data could become the catalyst that breaks the current stalemate.
In a recent report, Bank of America Securities emphasized that the S&P 500’s forward P/E ratio of 23x is well above its two-decade average of 16x, with the “Magnificent Seven” tech stocks commanding an even higher 31x.
The team led by Michael Hartnett, Chief Investment Strategist at BofA, believes that “during this period of AI-led equity dominance, gold is the best hedge against a bubble.” The bank has raised its 2026 gold price target to $5,000 and pointed out that gold comprises only about 0.4% of private client assets and 2.4% of institutional portfolios, suggesting significant room for increased allocation.
