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...
XAU/USD is swimming with sharks
2019-11-11 • Updated
Trade idea
BUY 1,497 (or 1,501 for more conservative entries); TP 1,516; SL 1,494
Have a look at the chart of XAU/USD. Gold has recently formed a lower low that may be a part of a “Shark” pattern which is not complete yet. The move above 1,496 (200-period MA on H4) and the psychological level of 1,500 will strengthen this view. The “harami” on this timeframe speaks in favor of such a scenario. The upside target (point C of the pattern) should be around 1,517. The bigger bullish “Shark” pattern is also in line with this idea.
On the downside, the return below 1,489 (yesterday’s low) will open the way down to 1,483.
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