Forex, indices, Gold weekly gameplan: Technical analysis and price action outlook [Video]

Jasper Osita Independent Analyst

My weekly outlook on Forex, Gold & Indices - Here’s what I’m watching.

If you’re trading Forex Majors, Gold (XAU/USD), or US Indices (DJI, NAS, SPX), this week is packed with opportunities and potential volatility.

In my latest video, I share an in-depth technical outlook on the key markets I’m monitoring. I break down major price action setups and key levels with bullish and bearish scenarios across the board.

Whether you’re trading intraday or swing positions, this breakdown is designed to help you plan ahead and execute with specific parameters.

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Jasper Osita

Independent Analyst

Jasper has been in the markets since 2019 trading currencies, indices and commodities like Gold. His approach in the market is heavily accompanied by technical analysis, trading Smart Money Concepts (SMC) with fundamentals in mind.

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