XAU/USD 16 July 2026 Intraday Analysis

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H4 Analysis:

-> Swing: Bullish.
-> Internal: Bearish.

Bias and analysis to remain the same as analysis dated 30 June 2026.

Price did not print bullish CHoCH to indicate bullish pullback phase initiation. Price instead printed a new low followed by a bullish CHoCH

Price is currently trading within and established internal range, however, I will continue to monitor price with respect to depth of pullback.

Intraday expectation:

Price to trade up to either premium of internal 50% EQ, or H4 demand zone before targeting weak internal low, currently priced at 3,942.100.

Note:

Gold remains volatile as tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran keep safe‑haven demand elevated.

Markets are reacting quickly to every headline, while uncertainty around the Fed’s easing path and shifting U.S. policy under President Trump, especially tariffs continues to fuel choppy price action.

For newer traders, the key is simple, stay flexible and manage risk carefully, as fast spikes and sudden reversals are a normal part of the current XAU/USD environment.

H4 Chart: snapshot

M15 Analysis:

-> Swing: Bearish.
-> Internal: Bearish.

Bias and Analysis to remain the same as analysis dated 14 July 2026.

Price has printed according to analysis dated 14 July 2026 where I mentioned in alternative scenario that due to H4 internal structure being bearish, price could potentially target strong internal low and print a bearish iBOS.

Price subsequently printed a bearish iBOS and bullish CHoCH to indicate bullish pullback phase initiation.

Price is currently trading within a established internal range, however, I shall monitor price action with regards to depth of pullback.

Intraday expectation:

Price to trade up to either premium of internal 50% EQ, or M15 demand zone before targeting weak internal low, priced at 3,983.545.

Note:

Gold remains highly reactive on M15 as geopolitical risk continues to drive quick, headline‑led moves.

The tension between the US, Israel, and Iran is keeping safe‑haven demand elevated, with markets still sensitive to any sign of escalation.

At the same time, shifting US tariff policy under President Trump is adding extra uncertainty, fuelling sharp intraday swings and increasing the likelihood of sudden sentiment flips. Liquidity pockets and whipsaws remain common, making disciplined risk management essential.

Gold’s geopolitical premium is still firmly in place, and until tensions ease, short‑term volatility is likely to stay front‑loaded.

M15 Analysis:

-> Swing: Bearish.
-> Internal: Bearish.

Bias and Analysis to remain the same as analysis dated 14 July 2026.

Price has printed according to analysis dated 14 July 2026 where I mentioned in alternative scenario that due to H4 internal structure being bearish, price could potentially target strong internal low and print a bearish iBOS.

Price subsequently printed a bearish iBOS and bullish CHoCH to indicate bullish pullback phase initiation.

Price is currently trading within a established internal range, however, I shall monitor price action with regards to depth of pullback.

Intraday expectation:

Price to trade up to either premium of internal 50% EQ, or M15 demand zone before targeting weak internal low, priced at 3,983.545.

Note:

Gold remains highly reactive on M15 as geopolitical risk continues to drive quick, headline‑led moves.

The tension between the US, Israel, and Iran is keeping safe‑haven demand elevated, with markets still sensitive to any sign of escalation.

At the same time, shifting US tariff policy under President Trump is adding extra uncertainty, fuelling sharp intraday swings and increasing the likelihood of sudden sentiment flips. Liquidity pockets and whipsaws remain common, making disciplined risk management essential.

Gold’s geopolitical premium is still firmly in place, and until tensions ease, short‑term volatility is likely to stay front‑loaded.

M15 Chart: snapshot

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