Gold markets have plunged significantly lower during the trading session on Thursday but have also recovered as the ECB raised rates. This put downward pressure on the US dollar, which by extension turned the gold market around.
Gold markets have plunged rather significantly during the trading session on Thursday, to slice through the $1700 level. At this point, the market then reached the $1680 level, which is an area that a lot of people would pay close attention to as his massive support. If we were to break through that level, it would be catastrophic for gold, and possibly open up a move down to the $1500 level over the longer term. That being said, bounce from here would also make a certain amount of sense as well.
If we do rally from here, and break above the $1720 level, it’s possible that we could make a move to the $1750 level, but I see significant resistance there as well. Beyond that, we could open up the possibility of a move to $1800, which also features not only the 50 Day EMA, but it features the previous uptrend line which should have a certain amount of “market memory” built into it.
I still believe that this is a market that people will be willing to step into and start shorting at the first signs of exhaustion. Ultimately, I think this is a market that will continue to see a lot of volatility, but that’s nothing new for gold. Pay close attention to the US dollar, and of course the yields coming out of the United States. We have a Federal Reserve meeting next week, and that will certainly have a major influence on what happens with gold as well. All things being equal, be cautious with your position size.
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Chris is a proprietary trader with more than 20 years of experience across various markets, including currencies, indices and commodities. As a senior analyst at FXEmpire since the website’s early days, he offers readers advanced market perspectives to navigate today’s financial landscape with confidence.