Gold Futures: Rally could take a breather
|CME Group’s flash data for gold futures markets noted open interest shrank for the second session in a row on Tuesday, this time by around 14.8K contracts. Volume, instead, increased by around 150.5K contracts after two consecutive daily drops.
Gold: Next on the upside comes the 200-day SMA
Prices of the ounce troy of gold surpassed the $1,780 level on Tuesday on the back of shrinking open interest. That said, the prospect for further upside looks somewhat curtailed in the very near term, while the 200-day SMA, today at $1,802, continues to cap the uptrend for the time being.
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers.