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Technical Analysis – Gold rebounds from near the lower end of its range

Posted on June 27, 2024 at 1:53 pm GMT

Gold bulls step in from near key support zone RSI and MACD suggest momentum is turning positive Advances within the current sideways range may be possible A dip below 2,290 could invite the bears back into the game Gold is trading higher today, after hitting support slightly above 2,290 on Wednesday. That zone has been acting as a strong support barrier since April, and it can also be seen as the lower boundary of a sideways range that’s been containing [..]

Midweek Technical Look – Gold, GBPUSD, USDJPY

Posted on June 27, 2024 at 11:11 am GMT

Gold at risk of a bearish trend reversal below 2,285 GBPUSD extends its negative trajectory; 200-EMA in focus USDJPY tests intervention risks above 160 ahead of core PCE inflation data [..]

Besides commodities, volatility is heightened across the board – Volatility Watch

Posted on June 25, 2024 at 10:51 am GMT

Yen crosses are very volatile as they approach intervention levels Volatility is extremely low in the commodity sphere US and global equities exhibit volatility jump, Bitcoin follows suit Volatility in yen pairs has been elevated for the past few days as they have been trading within breathing distance from the levels that Japanese authorities were willing to defend in the recent past. Meanwhile, despite some signs of stabilization on the continent, the euro remains at the upper end of its volatility range against major currencies. In commodities, gold and silver have been exhibiting low volatility amid a [..]

Technical Analysis – Gold reverses back below 50-day SMA

Posted on June 25, 2024 at 8:04 am GMT

Gold retreats after unsuccessful break above 50-day SMA The price extends its structure of lower highs Momentum indicators turn bearish Gold had been in a steady recovery from its recent one-month low, which led to the price closing above its 50-day simple moving average (SMA) last Thursday. Despite the violation of that crucial hurdle, bullion reversed back lower after failing to jump above the upper end of the Ichimoku cloud. Should the latest weakness persist, initial support could be found at the [..]

Technical Analysis – Gold flirts with upper Bollinger band

Posted on June 19, 2024 at 8:25 am GMT

Gold consolidates within ascending channel 20- and 50-period SMA post bullish cross MACD and RSI head higher Gold prices have been developing within an upward sloping channel in the short-term view with strong resistance at 2,336 and the 200-period simple moving average (SMA) at 2,345. The mid-level of the Bollinger band (20-period SMA) and the 50-period SMA posted a bullish crossover, and the technical oscillators are heading north. The MACD is standing slightly above its trigger line above the zero [..]

Volatility skyrockets in FX and stock markets – Volatility Watch

Posted on June 18, 2024 at 10:16 am GMT

Euro and pound pairs are very volatile but for different reasons Volatility is extremely low in the commodity sphere US and global equities exhibit volatility jump, Bitcoin seems quiet Volatility in euro crosses has picked up as the region suffers from political instability following the EU elections and fears of a renewed debt crisis. Also, pound pairs are very volatile ahead of the May UK CPI report on Wednesday and BoE rate decision on Thursday. In commodities, gold and silver have been exhibiting low volatility amid a period of rangebound [..]

Technical Analysis – Gold attempts to erase latest slump

Posted on June 17, 2024 at 7:47 am GMT

Gold falls to its lowest level in a month But recovers some ground, eyeing 50-day SMA Oscillators improve but remain negatively tilted Gold has been experiencing a pullback from its all-time high of 2,450, breaking below the 50-day simple moving average (SMA). Although the price posted a fresh one-month low on June 7, it has been in a recovery mode since then as the bulls appear to have locked their gaze on the short-term SMA. If the price violates the 50-day SMA, [..]

Midweek Technical Look – Gold, GBPUSD, EURJPY

Posted on June 13, 2024 at 12:44 pm GMT

Gold trims gains after FOMC rate decision; at risk of bearish trend reversal below 2,290 GBPUSD closes below 1.2800 barrier despite hitting 3-month high EURJPY exhibits favorable attitude; next resistance at 170.78 [..]

Volatility surges across the board – Volatility Watch

Posted on June 11, 2024 at 9:46 am GMT

Forex pairs are very volatile after strong NFP report Volatility in gold and silver ticks up, oil swims in calm waters US equities exhibit volatility jump amid correction fears Volatility in dollar crosses has picked up as the stronger-than-expected NFP report dialed back rate cut expectations, while investors are bracing for the FOMC meeting and the CPI print later this week. Euro pairs are in a similar position after the EU elections sparked a wave of politically instability across major countries like France and Belgium. In commodities, gold and silver have [..]

Technical Analysis – Gold could be poised for a continuation lower

Posted on June 10, 2024 at 8:29 am GMT

Gold violates bullish structure; prints a head and shoulders pattern Short-term risk is negative; confirmation signal awaited below 2,285 Gold has stabilized near May’s floor of 2,285 after losing more than 3.0% on Friday to mark its biggest daily loss in two years. The price’s current lackluster performance indicates a probable bearish continuation, given its drop below the 20- and 50-day SMAs and beneath the significant trendline zone at 2,325. The technical indicators align with this narrative, as the RSI has dipped [..]

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