Good morning, gold traders! Unlock XAUUSD Trading Mastery on tradegoldnow.com, where gold opportunities await today, Monday, August 18, 2025. After Sunday’s market closure, XAUUSD opens at $3,332 with a low of $3,332 and a high of $3,349 at 10:03 AM WIB, offering a fresh start. With last week’s U.S. CPI (July 2025) at 0.2% month-over-month and 2.7% year-over-year, released August 12, the focus is on leveraging post-CPI trends until the next release on September 11, 2025.
The CPI data showed stable inflation, with core CPI at 0.3% and 3.1% annually, per BLS. This kept the dollar steady, supporting XAUUSD’s $3,330 support and $3,350 resistance. Gold’s safe-haven appeal shines amid tariff uncertainties and geopolitical shifts, like the U.S.-Russia talks. Web insights from MarketWatch note traders eyeing a gold rise if September’s CPI surprises, adding potential. The $6 range—$3,338 to $3,344—suggests moves to $3,360 or $3,320. Yesterday’s $8 EURUSD profit shows the power of copy trading. Want to replicate it? Check our 5-minute Exness guide.
A 20-30 pip shift could yield $60-$90 with Exness copy trading. Beginners can start with $50, using a 10-pip stop-loss and 20-pip take-profit, while pros scale up near $3,341. Enter mid-day. Risks include a dollar rally from Fed comments, dropping XAUUSD to $3,320, or tariff hikes. Diversify with EURUSD and set stop-losses.
Technically, the daily RSI is neutral, with support at $3,330 and resistance at $3,350. The 4-hour chart’s Bands hint at $3,360 or $3,320. Long-term, LiteFinance targets $3,450 in 2025. Leverage Exness copy trading to follow expert plays, explore insights at tradegoldnow.com/daily-blog, and stay engaged.