$4,000 at sight: Gold bleeding continues as Middle East crisis escalates, Fed hike coming
Spot Gold extends its slump on Wednesday, and approaches the 2026 low posted in March at $4,098.

Spot Gold extends its slump on Wednesday, and approaches the 2026 low posted in March at $4,098.
May’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) put headline inflation at 4.2% on the year, up from 3.8% in April and the hottest reading since April 2023, while core prices rose just 0.2% on the month, undershooting the 0.3% consensus and halving April’s pace.
Silver has never been known for its calm temperament.
Gold just flashed a major sell signal on a breach of the critical 200-day SMA. While bears should remain cautious, the upcoming US CPI report could still reverse the outlook, deciding whether Gold rebounds to $4,450 or dives into deeper lows.
The Indian Rupee has rebounded from the all-time low against the US Dollar, helped by coordinated action by the Reserve Bank of India and the government to attract foreign inflows.
Gold is under intense selling pressure, accelerating its decline into a second straight day on Wednesday. The bright metal keeps renewing three-month lows below $4,200 as traders eagerly await the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data due later in the day.