#GoldRebounds

Gold is experiencing a minor pullback today after strong gains earlier in the week, but it remains firmly in rebound mode above key levels.
Spot Gold (XAU/USD): Approximately $5,027–$5,031 per troy ounce (down ~0.55% to 0.68% intraday from previous close, with ranges from ~$4,988–$5,076).
COMEX Gold Futures (February 2026 contract - GCG26): Settled/quoted around $5,050–$5,059 (up significantly from prior sessions, with open interest ~5,047 and day ranges 4,979–5,065).
Tether Gold (XAUT): Trading around $5,022–$5,026 (closely tracking physical gold, with 24h volume in hundreds of millions, reflecting strong crypto-linked demand).
Local Context (Karachi/Pakistan proxy via India): 24K gold benchmarks around Rs 1,54,876–1,58,000 per 10 grams (elevated premiums due to global trends, rupee factors, and import costs).
This positions gold well above $5,000 after the sharp recovery from early-February lows (~$4,400–$4,800 post-selloff). The rebound has added ~9–12% in the past month and ~73% year-over-year, driven by dip-buying.
Key Points on the Gold Rebound
The rebound followed a historic correction (nearly 10%+ drop in sessions triggered by perceived hawkish Fed signals like the "Warsh Shockwave," margin calls, and dollar strength). Recovery started swiftly:
Prices bounced 5–6%+ in key sessions (e.g., early February rebounds to ~$4,900–$5,000, then pushing above $5,000).
Drivers: Weakening dollar (DXY pressure), renewed safe-haven flows from geopolitics (US-China tensions, alliance strains, Iran worries), central bank buying (230+ tonnes in Q4 2025), ETF inflows ($4.4B+ recently), and technical oversold conditions (RSI bounces, support holds).
Institutional floor intact: Every dip sees strong absorption, shifting from panic to conviction buying.
Adjusted Gold Price Forecast for 2026
Analysts have lifted targets amid the rebound's strength:
Bullish Targets: $6,000–$6,300 by year-end (e.g., Wells Fargo, UBS, Deutsche Bank, J.P. Morgan revisions upward).
Moderate/Base Case: $5,300–$5,800 (5–15% upside from current); higher in downturns (~$5,800–$6,600).
Aggressive/Outliers: $7,000+ or even $10,000+ in extreme debasement scenarios.
Risks: Hawkish Fed or dollar rally could cap at $4,600 downside short-term.
Consensus: Rebound confirms structural bull market continuation toward $5,500–$6,300 by end-2026.
Gold Trading Strategies (Adjusted for Current Rebound Phase)
Focus on volatility (still elevated) with disciplined approaches:
Dip Buying/Trend Following: Buy pullbacks to $4,900–$5,000 support (e.g., near $5,000 zone). Use 50/200-day MAs for confirmation. Target extensions to $5,400–$5,600+.
Swing Trades: Enter longs on bounces (RSI oversold + MACD cross). Hold for days/weeks targeting $5,080–$5,100 short-term, then higher.
Breakout/Day Trading: London open breakouts from ranges; aim 1:2+ RR. Fade fakeouts in lower timeframes.
Risk Rules: Stops below recent lows (~$4,930–$4,980). Position size 0.5–1% risk. Monitor US data (retail sales today, jobs/inflation ahead).
Next Moves: How Much Higher Can Gold Go?
Short-Term: Resistance $5,060–$5,080 (break targets $5,100–$5,345 quickly). Support $4,930–$5,000 (hold likely). Today's US retail sales data key catalyst.
Plan: Favor dips for buys in rebound; hedge shorts only on clear breakdowns.
Upside Potential: Realistic 5–15% near-term ($5,300–$5,800 mid-year); base $6,000–$6,300 end-2026. Extreme: $7,000+ if catalysts align (geopolitics, dollar weakness).
Karachi/Local Note: Physical demand could push local premiums higher during rallies—watch rupee and import flows.
This is the final adjusted summary: Gold's rebound is solid, holding above $5,000 with strong fundamentals supporting further gains.