The US dollar remained firm last week. The strongest of the majors was the Norwegian krone, and it rose less than 0.2% against the greenback. The volatility is continuing to compress.
TECHNICAL ANALYSIS REPORT
Gold Prices had Earlier Breached its 100-Day Moving Average
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – Gold prices slipped today, but was trading above the 10-week low touched in the previous session, as the dollar rose against the yen on signs of progress in the US-China trade dispute and strong US economic data. Investors are now awaiting the US jobs numbers for more signals on the strength of the economy.
GBPUSD Longs Favored Above 1.3050
GBPUSD bulls also took out descending channel resistance on the 25th of last month. I pointed out this new support area last Sunday.
USD Picture Stays Muddy After US Jobs Report
Gold Silver Reports (GSR) – The USD picture is clear as mud at the moment – with recent commodity dollar breakouts versus the greenback not seeing further progression today and USD/EM trade consolidating after their recent big run lower.
Spot Gold $1,300 Resistance level for Gold is Looking Very Vulnerable
“The equities are looking a little heavy up at these levels and yesterday’s speech by Fed Chairman Powell felt like Fed might adopt a dovish stance on rates moving forward, which is lending a lot of support to gold,” Haberkorn added.
MCX Gold Resistance Level 31833, Sell On Rise – Neal Bhai
Gold Silver Reports (GSR ) – Gold Prices remain positive as the ongoing US government shutdown drags on risk appetite, and the uncertainty surrounding fiscal Policy may ultimately push the FOMC to endorse a wait-and-see approach at the next interest rate decision on January 30.
MCX Gold Below 31700 Level Big Down Side Expected – Sell on Rise – Neal Bhai
MCX Gold Below 31700 Level Big Down Side Expected – Sell on Rise – Neal Bhai
Some analysts are bullish on gold for 2019, given weakening US dollar outlook and expectations of slower pace of rate hikes from Fed. “Weakening US dollar outlook and very dovish pivots from the Fed, a lot of uncertainty boxed around equity markets.