Gold prices rose on Monday as the US Dollar weakened amidst speculation about potential Federal Reserve rate cuts starting in June. This weakened Dollar was partly due to improved risk sentiment pushing US Treasury yields lower. Despite facing challenges from declining yields, gold prices recovered to nearly $2,170 per troy ounce, driven by the Dollar's weakness. Federal Reserve Chair...
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2019-11-11 • Updated
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BUY 1276; TP1 1286; TP2 1300; SL 1272
SELL 1269; TP1 1262; TP2 1255; SL 1273
On W1, XAU/USD has fixed above 200-week MA. As long as it’s trading above 1235, it has a strong chance of strengthening to 1300 and 1320 in the medium term. Notice, however, that 50-week MA is about to cross down the 100-week MA. It means that a correction down may come first and only after that we’ll see another leg up.
On D1, the price of gold reached the upper border of the uptrend channel. There are positive signs (50-day MA above 100-day MA, advance above 200-day MA and 50% Fibo). If bullish momentum continues, 61.8% Fibo level will be in sight. At the same time, it would be safer to have a confirmation that a breakthrough to the upside has really taken place. A daily close above 1273 would bring such confirmation.
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Hello again my friends, it’s time for another episode of “What to Trade,” this time, for the month of April. As usual, I present to you some of my most anticipated trade ideas for the month of April, according to my technical analysis style. I therefore encourage you to do your due diligence, as always, and manage your risks appropriately.
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