Gold Technical Analysis: XAU/USD Range Tightens- Breakout Incoming?
Gold is responding to technical resistance early in the week and a reaction into support in the days could shape the next move.
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Gold Technical Outlook: XAU/USD Multi-timeframe Analysis
Gold trading range tightens as key technical levels come into focus, with breakout risks building across multiple timeframes. Michael Boutros, Senior Technical Strategist at FOREX.com, breaks down the critical support and resistance zones shaping gold’s near-term outlook, including Fibonacci retracements, pitchfork structures, and key range levels. He also outlines what traders should watch as CPI and macro risks drive volatility.
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Review my latest Gold Technical Forecast for an in-depth breakdown of the longer-term XAU/USD technical trade levels.
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Written by Michael Boutros, Senior Technical Strategist
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Gold Forecast: Are Bears Regaining Control of XAU/USD?
The start of the trading week has not been particularly favorable for gold. This can be seen in recent XAU/USD price action, with the metal falling nearly 4.00% over the last two trading sessions and bringing renewed attention to a bearish bias within the market.
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