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Dollar Strengthens on Rising Yields; Gold Pressured by Inflation and Rate Hike Risks

Published: 5 May 2026,05:01

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Key Takeaways

US dollar gains as oil-driven inflation lifts Treasury yields
30-year US yields hit highest level since July
Gold declines as higher yields reduce safe-haven appeal

Market Summary

The US dollar index continued to extend its gains, supported by rising oil prices that have reignited inflation concerns and pushed U.S. Treasury yields higher.

The recent resurgence in crude oil has strengthened expectations that inflation may remain elevated, prompting markets to reassess the outlook for monetary policy. The Federal Reserve is now seen as potentially needing to maintain — or even tighten — its policy stance to contain price pressures.

Reflecting this shift, U.S. 30-year Treasury yields climbed to their highest level since July, as traders increased bets that the Fed may have to reconsider its policy path and potentially raise interest rates again. The rise in yields has provided strong support for the US dollar, reinforcing its upward momentum.

Looking ahead, market participants will closely monitor upcoming U.S. labor market data for further direction, as employment trends remain a key factor in shaping the Fed’s policy outlook.

Gold Under Pressure from Yields and Policy Expectations

Gold prices remained under pressure, holding onto losses as rising yields and tightening expectations weighed on the appeal of non-yielding assets.

The renewed exchange of fire between the United States and Iran in the Persian Gulf has added to inflation concerns by pushing energy prices higher, which in turn supports higher interest rate expectations. This dynamic has reduced demand for gold, despite its traditional role as a safe-haven asset.

In addition, other major central banks, including the Reserve Bank of Australia, have also signaled a more hawkish stance, further reinforcing the global trend toward tighter monetary policy.

Overall, the combination of rising yields, persistent inflation risks, and hawkish central bank expectations continues to weigh on gold, keeping price action under pressure in the near term.

Technical Analysis

DOLLAR_INDX, H4:

The dollar index is trading higher, currently testing the 98.50 resistance level, a key near-term breakout zone.

Momentum remains supportive, with the MACD strengthening and the RSI at 55 above the midline, indicating sustained bullish pressure.

A confirmed breakout above 98.50 could extend gains toward the next resistance at 98.90, reinforcing the upward bias.

However, if bullish momentum fails to sustain, the index may retrace toward the 97.85 support level, with further downside toward 97.40 if selling pressure builds.

Resistance Levels: 98.50, 98.90

Support Levels: 97.85, 97.40

GOLD, H1:

Gold prices are trading lower, currently testing the 4,515.00 support level, which serves as a key near-term floor.

Momentum is showing early signs of recovery. The MACD is improving, while the RSI at 43 is rebounding from near-oversold territory, suggesting potential for a short-term rebound.

If bullish momentum builds, prices may retest the 4,565.00 resistance level, with further upside toward 4,630.00 if recovery strengthens.

However, failure to sustain gains may see gold revisit the 4,515.00 support, with deeper downside toward 4,415.00 if selling pressure resumes.

Resistance Levels: 4,565.00, 4,630.00
Support Levels: 4,515.00, 4,415.00

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