Gold sentiment index · updated every trading day
Gold Market Thermometer
Read the gold market's mood at a glance — XAUUSD, the dollar and today's brief in one place.
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
24:17 SGT | xaulx.com
Today's gold sentiment index
The trend is under pressure; the market is repricing risk.
- 1-day move
- 70
- 5-session trend
- 14
- Range position
- 12
- Dollar (inverted)
- 53
How it's calculated ↓
Built from the last 12 daily-brief snapshots: 1-day gold move (25%), 5-session move (30%), position in the recent range (30%) and the dollar index, inverted (15%). For education only, not a trading signal.
Market snapshot
Live · Jin10 dataSentiment scale
0 – 20
Extreme bearish
21 – 40
Bearish
41 – 60
Neutral
61 – 80
Bullish
81 – 100
Extreme bullish
Today's gold daily brief
The previous edition called 4,000 overhead supply and said the weekend's three developments were net bearish for the open. The open was bearish. The close was not, and the reason is that the oil channel that was doing the damage reversed sign in a single session.
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How much money do I need to trade gold?
Most brokers let you start with $50–$100, but I recommend at least $500 so a 2% risk per trade still means something. Practise on a demo account first.
What is the best time to trade XAUUSD?
The London–New York overlap (13:00–17:00 GMT) usually has the tightest spreads and the most liquidity. That is when I do most of my gold trading.
How do I choose a gold broker?
Look for low gold spreads, regulation you can verify on the regulator's website, and fast, stable execution. I test every broker I recommend with real money.
Should I use a demo account first?
Yes. Trade demo for two to three months and build a repeatable process — entry rules, stop placement, position size — before you go live.