Gold Forecast: Gold Drifting on Thursday Around 50 Day EMA – 17 April 2026
Gold is drifting around its 50-day EMA as traders watch the US 10-year yield near 4.30%, with $4,600 as key support and $5,000 as the next major upside level.

Gold is drifting around its 50-day EMA as traders watch the US 10-year yield near 4.30%, with $4,600 as key support and $5,000 as the next major upside level.
GBP/JPY is pressing the key 216 level, where a breakout could trigger a stronger bullish move toward 220 as carry trade dynamics continue to favor the pound.
Natural gas remains weak despite Thursday’s small bounce, with seasonal demand staying soft and rallies toward $3.00 still viewed as selling opportunities.
EUR/USD was rejected at the 1.18 resistance zone, with rising US yields increasing the odds of a pullback toward 1.17 or the 50-day EMA.
USD/JPY continues to favor dip-buying, with 158 acting as near-term support and 160.50 remaining the critical breakout level for a much larger bullish move.
Polkadot has rebounded sharply from $1.16, but DOT must clear the $1.28–$1.30 resistance zone to confirm that the recovery is turning into a stronger bullish move.