New Year's Day Showdown: Gold and Silver Struggle for Momentum In a subdued start to 2026, gold (XAU) and silver (XAG) prices have seen minimal movement on the first day of trading, with both metals essentially unchanged from their previous close. Despite some minor intraday fluctuations, neither metal has been able to muster significant momentum. Gold Technical Analysis ------------------------- Metal Price (USD) Change % Change Day High Day Low Gold (XAU) 4317.60 0.00 0.00% 4360.78 4274.42 Gold's inability to rally on the back of a weaker dollar and lingering inflation concerns highlights an underlying market apathy. From a technical perspective, gold remains entrenched in a neutral range, bounded by resistance at $4360 and support at $4280. The metal's price action indicates a lack of clear direction, suggesting that traders are waiting for catalysts to break the stalemate. Macro Analysis: Gold ------------------------ The lack of inflationary pressure coupled with...