Gold (XAU/USD) is trading at $4,034.60 at 20:22 UTC, down $93.44 or 2.26% from Wednesday's close of $4,128.04. That puts the metal on its 20-day low of $4,033.54 and 2.9% lower over the week, so the late US session and Friday's open matter for whether the selling continues.
The Asian and London sessions are finished and the US session is in its final stretch. This article looks at where gold stands now, what the dollar is doing, and what comes next.
Key figures
| Instrument | Last | Daily change | 20-day high | 20-day low | 20-day average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold (XAU/USD) | 4034.6 | -93.44 (-2.26%) | 4211.15 | 4033.54 | 4148.53 |
| EUR/USD | 1.1205 | -0.0029 (-0.26%) | 1.1403 | 1.1177 | 1.1248 |
Why is gold falling today?
Gold is down 2.26% today, and the price action shows sellers in control: the session high was $4,128.80, almost exactly yesterday's close, and the price has drifted to within about $1 of the day's low of $4,033.54.
The data we have does not identify a single cause, so it is best not to guess at one. What it does show is a day-long, one-directional move rather than a sharp spike and recovery.
- Size of the move: a $93.44 drop in one day is large relative to the session range of about $95.
- Position in the range: the price is at the bottom of the 20-day range ($4,033.54 to $4,211.15), about $176.55 below the 20-day high.
- Versus the average: gold is roughly $114 (2.75%) below its 20-day average of $4,148.53.
For context on how rates, the dollar and real yields tend to influence bullion, see our guide to the macroeconomic drivers of gold. We do not have a live Treasury yield reading in today's dataset, so check yields on your own platform before drawing conclusions.
What are the key gold levels to watch?
The most important level is $4,033.54, which is both today's low and the 20-day low, so the price is sitting right on it.
Support side
- A daily close below $4,033.54 would mean gold has made a new 20-day low and would put the focus on whether sellers can extend the move.
- A move that dips under it and quickly returns above could show the level is holding for now, though one session proves little.
Resistance side
- $4,128.04 to $4,128.80: yesterday's close and today's high. Reclaiming this zone would erase the day's loss.
- $4,148.53: the 20-day average, a common reference for whether a pullback is fading.
- $4,211.15: the 20-day high, which marks the top of the recent range.
Moves of this size often bring wider spreads and faster price swings. Our notes on trading the London and New York open explain why the session timing matters.
What is the dollar doing against the euro?
EUR/USD is at 1.1205, down 0.0029 or 0.26% on the day, which suggests a somewhat firmer dollar alongside gold's decline. The euro has also lost ground over the past 20 days and sits near the low end of its range.
- 1.1177: the 20-day low, only 0.0028 below the current rate.
- 1.1248: the 20-day average, the first reference point on a rebound.
- 1.1403: the 20-day high.
EUR/USD is down only 0.03% on the week, a much smaller move than gold's 2.9% fall. The day high and low are identical in this feed because it is an ECB reference rate, so it does not show the intraday range. The gap in the weekly moves is a reminder that gold's weakness is not just a dollar story.
What events could move gold next?
The Thursday US claims release has already passed, and Friday is busy with flash PMIs for Europe, the UK and the US. Times are in UTC.
Already released today
- Thu 12:30, USD Unemployment Claims: forecast 200K, previous 199K. The actual figure is not in our data, so check it directly.
Friday 23 October
- 06:00, GBP Retail Sales m/m: forecast -0.1%, previous 0.5%.
- 07:15, French Flash Manufacturing PMI: forecast 50.5, previous 50.3.
- 07:15, French Flash Services PMI: forecast 50.7, previous 51.4.
- 07:30, German Flash Manufacturing PMI: forecast 53.5, previous 53.8.
- 07:30, German Flash Services PMI: forecast 52.5, previous 52.9.
- 08:30, UK Flash Manufacturing PMI: forecast 51.8, previous 52.0.
- 08:30, UK Flash Services PMI: forecast 51.8, previous 51.7.
- 13:45, US Flash Manufacturing PMI: forecast 55.4, previous 57.0.
- 13:45, US Flash Services PMI: forecast 57.9, previous 58.7.
- 14:00, Revised UoM Consumer Sentiment: forecast 46.3, previous 46.3.
- 14:00, Revised UoM Inflation Expectations: previous 4.7%, no forecast given.
The European and UK releases land during the London morning and could move EUR/USD and sterling, which can spill into the dollar and gold. The US PMIs at 13:45 and the sentiment data at 14:00 fall around the New York crossover, when liquidity is usually high. Forecasts point to softer US PMIs than last time, so the gap between forecast and actual is what to watch. Our session optimisation guide covers how traders handle that window.
Frequently asked questions
What is the gold price today?
Gold (XAU/USD) is at $4,034.60 as of 20:22 UTC, down 2.26% from the previous close of $4,128.04. The day's range so far is $4,033.54 to $4,128.80.
Is gold at a 20-day low?
Yes. The 20-day low is $4,033.54, equal to today's low, and the current price is only about $1 above it. The 20-day high is $4,211.15 and the 20-day average is $4,148.53.
Which events matter for gold on Friday?
The main ones are the flash PMIs from France, Germany and the UK between 07:15 and 08:30 UTC, and the US flash PMIs at 13:45 UTC. Revised University of Michigan sentiment and inflation expectations follow at 14:00 UTC. For more on following live updates, see our live gold news page.
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