Gold climbs toward fresh record highs as US–EU tensions, tariff risks, and political uncertainty drive safe-haven demand. Dollar weakness and a bullish technical setup keep gold on track toward the $5,000 level.

Gold forecast edges higher, aiming for $5,000 as the geopolitics, central bank buying, and de-dollarization keep the demand elevated.

Moderna stock rose over 7% after the company and Merck said their personalized melanoma vaccine kept working at five years, cutting recurrence or death risk by 49%.

The EUR/USD pair is consolidating near 1.1730 amid renewed U.S.–EU tariff tensions, with traders eyeing a break above 1.1800 or a drop toward 1.1650.