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3.16 Spot Gold | Midday Market Perspective
International situation, the Federal Reserve approaching interest rate decision, rate cut expectations cooling significantly, US dollar and Treasury yields strengthening, suppressing gold prices in the short term. Middle East geopolitical tensions persisting, safe-haven demand remains, but unable to overcome high interest rate pressure; gold prices resistant to decline but difficult to rise. Inflation + rising oil prices provide medium-term support for gold, with limited downside space.
Technical Analysis (Midday Assessment)
Current Price: 5008
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# Golden Monday: Watch More, Move Less, Await Directional Breakout
**News**
Federal Reserve Policy Headwind: This Thursday (March 19), the Fed decision and dot plot are coming, with markets pricing in a 99%+ probability of rate holds in March, with the first rate cut pushed back to June. The dollar index held steady above 99, and 10-year US Treasury yields rose above 4.25%, suppressing gold holding costs with obvious short-term longs taking profits. Middle East situation has not escalated yet, oil prices elevated but haven't triggered new safe-haven demand; this week focuses on US CPI and reta

# 5000 Life-or-Death Line! Next Week Gold Major Range Forecast: First Test Bottom, Then Make Decision, Extreme Volatility Coming
No rate cut in March, focus on the dot plot and Powell's speech.
• Hawkish (bearish for gold): Rate cut expectations pushed back to September, only 1 cut for the year → US dollar and Treasury yields strengthen, gold price weakens.
• Neutral/dovish (bullish for gold): Preserve possibility of June rate cut → gold price finds support and rebounds.
• Middle East conflict at critical negotiation juncture, risks not eliminated, potential for sudden escalation at any time.