Gold Price Analysis: XAU/USD needs to crack key $1803 level for additional recovery


  • Weekly closing above Nov 30 low offers a ray of hope for XAU/USD.
  • The bearish bias remains intact until gold stays below 21-DMA.
  • The recovery mode could extend into Asia’s weekly opening.

Gold (XAU/USD) staged an impressive bounce Friday, having hit the lowest in seven months at $1761 in the Asian trades.

Despite the corrective pullback, gold ended the week on a negative note, as the rally in the US Treasury yields undermined the sentiment around the non-yielding gold.

From a short-term technical perspective, it was critical for gold to close the daily candlestick above the November 30 low of $1765, in order to offer some reprieve to the bulls (as explained here).

Gold Price Chart: Daily 

Although, it may not negate the bearish bias as long as the price holds below the downward-sloping 21-daily moving average (DMA) at $1825.

Ahead of that level, the buyers need to find acceptance above the $1790 level, above which the January low of $1803 could be tested.

The 14-day Relative Strength Index (RSI) has bounced-off lows, still remains below the midline (the 50 level), indicating that additional recovery could be in the offing.

If the downtrend resumes, the seven-month troughs could be retested at $1761, opening floors towards the June 2020 low at around $1720.

Gold Additional levels

XAU/USD

Overview
Today last price 1782.04
Today Daily Change 0.00
Today Daily Change % 0.00
Today daily open 1782.04
 
Trends
Daily SMA20 1823.3
Daily SMA50 1853.19
Daily SMA100 1864.08
Daily SMA200 1859.14
 
Levels
Previous Daily High 1791.68
Previous Daily Low 1760.72
Previous Weekly High 1827.11
Previous Weekly Low 1760.72
Previous Monthly High 1959.42
Previous Monthly Low 1802.8
Daily Fibonacci 38.2% 1779.85
Daily Fibonacci 61.8% 1772.55
Daily Pivot Point S1 1764.61
Daily Pivot Point S2 1747.19
Daily Pivot Point S3 1733.65
Daily Pivot Point R1 1795.57
Daily Pivot Point R2 1809.11
Daily Pivot Point R3 1826.53

 

 

Share: Feed news

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. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page.

If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet.

FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted.

The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice.

Recommended content


Recommended content

Editors’ Picks

EUR/USD struggles to hold above 1.0400 as mood sours

EUR/USD struggles to hold above 1.0400 as mood sours

EUR/USD stays on the back foot and trades near 1.0400 following the earlier recovery attempt. In the absence of high-tier data releases, the cautious risk mood helps the US Dollar hold its ground and forces the pair to stretch lower. 

EUR/USD News
GBP/USD declines below 1.2550 on renewed USD strength

GBP/USD declines below 1.2550 on renewed USD strength

GBP/USD loses its traction and trades below 1.2550 in the second half of the day on Monday. The US Dollar (USD) benefits from safe-haven flows and weighs on the pair as trading conditions remain thin heading into the Christmas holiday.

GBP/USD News
Gold drops to $2,620 area as US bond yields edge higher

Gold drops to $2,620 area as US bond yields edge higher

Gold struggles to build on Friday's gains and trades modestly lower on the day near $2,620. The benchmark 10-year US Treasury bond yield edges slightly higher above 4.5%, making it difficult for XAU/USD to gather bullish momentum.

Gold News
Bitcoin fails to recover as Metaplanet buys the dip

Bitcoin fails to recover as Metaplanet buys the dip

Bitcoin hovers around $95,000 on Monday after losing the progress made during Friday’s relief rally. The largest cryptocurrency hit a new all-time high at $108,353 on Tuesday but this was followed by a steep correction after the US Fed signaled fewer interest-rate cuts than previously anticipated for 2025. 

Read more
Bank of England stays on hold, but a dovish front is building

Bank of England stays on hold, but a dovish front is building

Bank of England rates were maintained at 4.75% today, in line with expectations. However, the 6-3 vote split sent a moderately dovish signal to markets, prompting some dovish repricing and a weaker pound. We remain more dovish than market pricing for 2025.

Read more
Best Forex Brokers with Low Spreads

Best Forex Brokers with Low Spreads

VERIFIED Low spreads are crucial for reducing trading costs. Explore top Forex brokers offering competitive spreads and high leverage. Compare options for EUR/USD, GBP/USD, USD/JPY, and Gold.

Read More

Forex MAJORS

Cryptocurrencies

Signatures