Gold markets drifted sideways during the session on Monday, being very quiet and looking very hesitant to make a huge move anytime soon. However, I do have an upward bias in this market, but I recognize that we are at significant levels, so this of course will take a certain amount of wherewithal.
Gold markets went sideways during early trading on Monday, as the market appears to be in a bit of a holding pattern. Ultimately, I think that it’s only a matter of time before the buyers get involved though, especially considering that the US dollar has been struggling as of late. The $1350 level has been important more than once, and in both directions. Ultimately, I think that if we break to the upside, it’s likely that we will go looking towards the $1400 level, an area that I think is very significant longer-term.
When we break above the $1400 level, I think that will bring in a fresh flood of buyers. If we pull back from here in the meantime, I believe that $1325 level underneath will be a bit of a floor, so even if we do pull back from here it’s likely that there should be plenty of support to be found. I look at pullbacks and gold as potential value, and I believe that we will eventually make that previously mentioned breakout. The longer-term outlook for gold is positive, as the US dollar continues to struggle with the selling off bond markets in America, so I believe that it’s only a matter of time before the US dollar turns around and falls apart, giving us a reason to start buying gold as it tends to move in the other direction. I believe that the US dollar will struggle the rest of the year, and that of course sends gold higher.
Being FXEmpire’s analyst since the early days of the website, Chris has over 20 years of experience across various markets and assets – currencies, indices, and commodities. He is a proprietary trader as well trading institutional accounts.