Gold dropped from its weekly peak due to a decline in haven demand, although it reclaimed the $3,300 support lineOlumide Adesina•Friday, May 9, 2025•
Quick overview
- Gold prices fell from their weekly peak due to reduced haven demand but maintained the $3,300 support level.
- Central bank purchases and haven demand have previously driven gold prices amid trade war uncertainties.
- Recent trade agreements between the US and UK have eased market concerns, diminishing gold’s appeal as a safe-haven investment.
- China’s revised gold import regulations and ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan may still impact gold demand.
Gold dropped from its weekly peak due to a decline in haven demand, although it reclaimed the $3,300 support line during Friday’s trading session. The pullback seems minor given that the major significant support level is still in good shape.
The bullion asset has been driven by central bank purchases and haven demand during the uncertain trade war.
The 10 percent tariff on UK imports is still in effect as part of a limited bilateral trade agreement announced Thursday by US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
Additionally, US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick mentioned that although Washington will be implementing dozens of trade agreements over the next month, the current 10 percent tariff on most countries remains in place.
President Donald Trump’s announcement of a significant trade agreement with Britain eases market concerns and diminishes the allure of gold as a safe-haven investment, causing gold prices to decline. Investors focus on strengthening trade relations and the dollar’s recovery. Demand may still be affected by China’s revised gold import regulations and escalating India-Pakistan tensions.
Gold often benefits from market uncertainty, heightened by the US-China talks this weekend in Switzerland. However, indications of strengthening trade relations are influencing investor sentiment this time.
The demand for gold as a hedge has somewhat decreased as relations between the U.S. and Britain improve. However, the Chinese central bank has loosened import limits on gold. Under the recently increased quotas, approved commercial banks can purchase more gold with foreign exchange reserves.
Olumide Adesina
Financial Market Writer
Olumide Adesina is a French-born Nigerian financial writer. He tracks, analyzes, and reports changes in financial markets with over 15 years of working experience in investment trading.
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