Gold may be overbought now

Gold's recent price increases have been notable, but there are indications that it may now be overbought after surpassing important resistance levels.

Although gold and silver typically experience upward movement during geopolitical shocks, this trend may not continue indefinitely. Today, gold prices rose due to lower U.S. Treasury yields, but failed to see further gains as the demand for gold as a safe-haven asset showed signs of weakening. This shift in dynamics follows efforts by global leaders to de-escalate the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Consequently, it is likely that gold prices will decline. Nevertheless, given the volatility of the current world, it is advisable for investors to maintain some level of gold exposure in their portfolios, albeit not a significant portion.