Gold Price News and Forecast: XAU/USD mildly heavy above $1,700 amid less active markets in Asia

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Gold: Mildly heavy above $1,700 amid less active markets in Asia

Gold prices register 0.30% loss on a day while taking rounds to $1,723 as the markets in Tokyo open for trading on Monday. The bullion prices remain under pressure off-lat amid a lack of major catalysts.

The US coronavirus task force briefings have been canceled for Saturday and Sunday whereas the economic calendar in Asia also remains quiet. Recently, US President Donald Trump witnessed criticism for his suggestion to use disinfectant injections as a trial for the virus treatment. Even so, the Republican leader’s idea of opening up the economy sooner than later guards the risks.

XAU/USD

Overview
Today last price	1722.82
Today Daily Change	-5.82
Today Daily Change %	-0.34
Today daily open	1728.64

Trends
Daily SMA20	1669.97
Daily SMA50	1627.82
Daily SMA100	1581.03
Daily SMA200	1533.99

Levels
Previous Daily High	1736.52
Previous Daily Low	1710.68
Previous Weekly High	1739
Previous Weekly Low	1661.18
Previous Monthly High	1703.27
Previous Monthly Low	1451.3
Daily Fibonacci 38.2%	1720.55
Daily Fibonacci 61.8%	1726.65
Daily Pivot Point S1	1714.04
Daily Pivot Point S2	1699.44
Daily Pivot Point S3	1688.2
Daily Pivot Point R1	1739.88
Daily Pivot Point R2	1751.12
Daily Pivot Point R3	1765.72

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