Gold price sits at two-week highs near $3,350 ahead of PMI data on Thursday.
The US Dollar extends its losing streak on increased geopolitical and fiscal concerns.
Gold price eyes a break above the key falling trendline resistance at $3,380 amid bullish RSI.
Gold price is on a roll higher for the fourth straight day on Thursday, flirting with two-week highs near the $3,350 mark. Buyers now look forward to the preliminary readings of the S&P Global US PMI due later in the day for the next leg higher.
Fundamentally, fading optimism over a likely Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, persistent US-China trade concerns and worries about US fiscal health continue to remain the main underlying theme this week, keeping the bearish pressures intact on the US Dollar. This, in turn, remains supportive of the latest uptrend in Gold price.
Amidst the latest news, the House Rules Committee approved US President Trump’s sweeping tax-cut bill, setting the stage for a full house floor vote in the coming hours. The passage of the bill is expected to widen the country’s fiscal deficit, adding credence to the ‘Sell American’ campaign and the USD downfall.
Attention now turns to the flash PMI readings due for release from the Euro area and the US. The US business PMI data could shed fresh light on the health of the economy, having a significant impact on the market expectations of the Fed interest rates outlook.
The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI is seen easing to 50.1 in May from 50.2 in April. The Services PMI index is set to stay at 50.8 in the same period. Weaker-than-expected data could aggravate US economic concerns, calling for more Fed rate cuts and boosting Gold price at the expense of the USD.
Fedspeak and the US House vote on Trump’s tax-cut bill will also remain in focus.
Daily technical analysis
Gold price extended the break higher from the range play between the 21-day SMA and 50-day SMA.The 14-day RSI holds firm above the midline, currently near 57.50, pointing to more upside.
Gold buyers look to take out the falling trendline resistance at $3,380 on a daily candlestick closing basis to flex their muscles toward the $3,400 level.The next target will be the record high of $3,500.
On the flip side, strong support aligns near $3,295, the confluence of the 21-day SMA and the 38.2% Fibo level of April’s record rally.
A decisive move below that level will threaten the 50% Fibo level at $3,232, below which a fresh decline will unfold, targeting the 50-day SMA at $3,193.
Al in all, buyers will likely remain in control so long as the throwback support near $3,165, the 61.8% Fibo level holds.
XAU/USD uptrend appears uninterrupted on PMI day
Gold price is on a roll higher for the fourth straight day on Thursday, flirting with two-week highs near the $3,350 mark. Buyers now look forward to the preliminary readings of the S&P Global US PMI due later in the day for the next leg higher.
Fundamentally, fading optimism over a likely Russia-Ukraine ceasefire, persistent US-China trade concerns and worries about US fiscal health continue to remain the main underlying theme this week, keeping the bearish pressures intact on the US Dollar. This, in turn, remains supportive of the latest uptrend in Gold price.
Amidst the latest news, the House Rules Committee approved US President Trump’s sweeping tax-cut bill, setting the stage for a full house floor vote in the coming hours. The passage of the bill is expected to widen the country’s fiscal deficit, adding credence to the ‘Sell American’ campaign and the USD downfall.
Attention now turns to the flash PMI readings due for release from the Euro area and the US. The US business PMI data could shed fresh light on the health of the economy, having a significant impact on the market expectations of the Fed interest rates outlook.
The S&P Global Manufacturing PMI is seen easing to 50.1 in May from 50.2 in April. The Services PMI index is set to stay at 50.8 in the same period. Weaker-than-expected data could aggravate US economic concerns, calling for more Fed rate cuts and boosting Gold price at the expense of the USD.
Fedspeak and the US House vote on Trump’s tax-cut bill will also remain in focus.
Daily technical analysis
Gold price extended the break higher from the range play between the 21-day SMA and 50-day SMA.The 14-day RSI holds firm above the midline, currently near 57.50, pointing to more upside.
Gold buyers look to take out the falling trendline resistance at $3,380 on a daily candlestick closing basis to flex their muscles toward the $3,400 level.The next target will be the record high of $3,500.
On the flip side, strong support aligns near $3,295, the confluence of the 21-day SMA and the 38.2% Fibo level of April’s record rally.
A decisive move below that level will threaten the 50% Fibo level at $3,232, below which a fresh decline will unfold, targeting the 50-day SMA at $3,193.
Al in all, buyers will likely remain in control so long as the throwback support near $3,165, the 61.8% Fibo level holds.
Categories
Recent Posts
GOLD bounces but set for fourth weekly loss amid Mideast war
GOLD recovery falters amid Mideast escalation risks, Bear Cross
GOLD recovers on US-Iran ceasefire hopes, but a Bear Cross looms
LIKE THIS ARTICLE? SHARE IT!
Ready to trade?
Unleash your trading skills with your Maxain account today!
Easy funding & withdrawals
No deposit fees