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Gold Price Analysis: XAU/USD eases from intraday top but bulls stay hopeful above 200-SMA

  • Gold takes a U-turn after refreshing intraday high.
  • MACD teases bulls as the quote stays above 200-SMA.
  • Seven-week-old horizontal area tests bull’s commitment.

Gold trims intraday gains after reversing from $1,749.44, around $1,746 by the press time, amid Wednesday’s Asian session.

Although 50% Fibonacci retracement of late February to early March downside clutches the yellow metal, a successful reversal from 200-SMA and MACD divergence in favor of buyers signals the bullion’s further upside.

However, a clear break above $1,755-57 area comprising multiple levels marked since February 26 becomes necessary for the precious metal buyers to keep the reins.

During the pullback, $1,735 and 38.2% Fibonacci retracement level of $1,730 can entertain short-term sellers ahead of testing them with a 200-SMA level of $1,726.

Overall, gold is consolidation early 2021 losses but the recent building of upside momentum gains the market’s attention

Gold four-hour chart

Trend: Further recovery expected

Additional important levels

Overview
Today last price1745.63
Today Daily Change0.37
Today Daily Change %0.02%
Today daily open1745.26
 
Trends
Daily SMA201732.01
Daily SMA501755.92
Daily SMA1001806.38
Daily SMA2001858.32
 
Levels
Previous Daily High1748.97
Previous Daily Low1723.8
Previous Weekly High1758.74
Previous Weekly Low1721.34
Previous Monthly High1759.98
Previous Monthly Low1676.87
Daily Fibonacci 38.2%1739.36
Daily Fibonacci 61.8%1733.41
Daily Pivot Point S11729.72
Daily Pivot Point S21714.17
Daily Pivot Point S31704.55
Daily Pivot Point R11754.89
Daily Pivot Point R21764.51
Daily Pivot Point R31780.06

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Anil Panchal

Anil Panchal

FXStreet

Anil Panchal has nearly 15 years of experience in tracking financial markets. With a keen interest in macroeconomics, Anil aptly tracks global news/updates and stays well-informed about the global financial moves and their implications.

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