Technical analysis by Moon-ForexAcademy about Symbol PAXG: Buy recommendation (12/18/2025)

XAU / USD : trend forecast December 18, 2025 ⚠️Gold (XAU/USD) trades modestly lower during the Asian session on Thursday, slipping back below the $4,350 mark after recently touching seven-week highs. The pullback appears driven by profit-taking flows alongside a near-term rebound in the US Dollar (USD). That said, downside pressure on the yellow metal is likely to remain contained, as the latest US labor-market data has reinforced expectations for additional rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, keeping broader USD sentiment on the defensive. A lower interest-rate backdrop continues to compress the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets, offering underlying support to gold prices. Beyond macro drivers, heightened geopolitical risks are back in focus after Venezuela reportedly deployed naval forces to escort oil shipments amid threats of a US blockade. Such developments may revive safe-haven demand, potentially lending fresh support to gold in the near term. ⚠️The bulls continue to maintain the upward trend above 4300, accumulating to break through the 4352 resistance and return to the old ATH of 4381 by the end of 2025. 🚨/// SELL XAU : zone 4351 - 4354 SL: 4359 TP: 50 - 300 - 500pips ( 4304 ) 🚨/// SELL XAU : zone 4380 - 4383 SL: 4388 TP: 50 - 300 - 500pips ( 4333 ) Safe and profitable tradingExactly trend : increase , strong bullish