Gold Price News and Forecast: XAU/USD limited gains below the $1730/oz level

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Gold picks up a bid amid losses in the US stock futures

Gold, a traditional safe-haven asset, is drawing bids as the US stock futures are signaling risk aversion. The yellow metal is trading at $1,720 at press time, representing a 0.15% gain on the day, having hit a low of $1,712 in early Asia.

Meanwhile, the futures tied to the S&P 500, Wall Street's benchmark index, is down 0.6%. Asian stocks are also flashing red with Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index leading the way lower with a 1.11% decline.

Gold Price Analysis: Limited gains below the $1730/oz level for XAU/USD

After bouncing from the 1690/1700 price zone XAU/USD is stalling below the 1730 resistance and the 50 SMA on the four chart. The picture is mixed as it seems the metal is challenging a tough resistance near the 1730 level. However, a break above the level would be necessary for more upside momentum towards the 1740 and 1750 levels. Support should emerge near the 1710 and 1700/1690 price levels.

EUR/USD: Gains remain capped by 1.1650

EUR/USD remains in recovery-mode following the closing bell in Euroland on Wednesday, hovering around the 1.1650 zone amid renewed downside pressure on the US Dollar and a marginal improvement in the global sentiment.

GBP/USD appears bid around 1.3370

GBP/USD reverses part of its recent multi-day decline, gathering some balance and managing to reach the 1.3400 region, where some initial resistance seems to have turned up. Cable’s uptick comes in response to some loss of momentum in the Greenback despite the geopolitical scenario remaining fragile.

Gold struggles to surpass $5,200

Gold keeps its daily gains well in place, although a break above the $5,200 mark per troy ounce still remains elusive on Wednesday. The yellow metal’s rebound comes in response to the persistent flight-to-safety amid intense geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and the bearish performance of the US Dollar.