radex78 Posted June 14 Author Share Posted June 14 It seems the Fed still needs more time to cut interest rates to lower levels. The Fed signaled in its latest projections that it now expects to cut interest rates just once this year. Even if the Fed cuts its benchmark interest rate later this year, the Fed's main benchmark interest rate will remain at its highest level since 2006. The Fed's FOMC meeting on Thursday decided to hold interest rates at 5.25-5.5% for the seventh time in a row, namely since September 2023. Of the 19 members, eight expect two cuts, seven want one cut and four don't want any cuts at all. Investors will then look at Fed officials' comments in projecting future Fed decisions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted June 16 Author Share Posted June 16 This week's gold price is expected to see an increase in demand amid optimism that the Fed will lower interest rates at the end of the year. Technically the price of gold is now near the $2340 resistance zone seen on the H4 timeframe. Today's investors will probably wait for fundamental news on the Empire State Manufacturing Index, which surveys 200 companies in New York state. Forecast data is -12.5 and the previous revision at -15.6. If the actual news release is greater than the forecast, it is good for the currency and possibly gold to fall. On the other hand, if the actual data is lower than the forecast, gold may rise. The price of gold is often correlated with the USD, if the USD weakens the price of gold tends to rise, conversely if the USD strengthens the price of gold tends to fall. However, other factors determine the price of gold, including demand and supply. Especially demand from China, which is the largest importer of gold, followed by India. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted June 18 Author Share Posted June 18 Gold is still trading in the range of 2286-2341, yesterday the price of gold drew a bearish candlestick with a smaller body than the previous candlestick. The deflated Bollinger band reflects a decrease in volatility on the D1 timeframe. Perhaps investors are still waiting for the latest updates from Fed officials which might support the idea of lowering interest rates at the end of the year. Yesterday the Empire State Manufacturing Index news data was released with actual data of -6.0 which analysts predicted -12.5 and previously revised data of -15.6. Based on theory, above 0.0 means conditions are improving, and below 0.0 conditions are getting worse. Today it is predicted that gold price movements will remain steady back and forth within the price range. However, gold's long-term potential is supported by increasingly heated geopolitical risks and the issue of World War 3 which could have a major impact on the global economy and uncertainty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted June 18 Author Share Posted June 18 Gold price moves below the upper band line. Here the Bollinger bands appear to be expanding, reflecting an increase in volatility in the H1 timeframe. Meanwhile, the MA 50 near the middle band line draws a flat channel indicating a sideways market. On the other hand, the RSI indicator points to level 59, which means the price is moving above the uptrend level. In this time frame, the price appears to have risen from a low of $2306 and reached a high of $2332, and the upward trend has begun to weaken in the last few hours. The price of gold, which tends to go sideways back and forth in the short term, seems to be more due to investors waiting for the Fed to confirm a reduction in interest rates. Currently, the Fed's interest rates remain high, reducing interest in buying gold as a safe-haven asset. Demand for riskier assets predominantly shifted attention to gold, with US stock indexes hitting all-time highs on Monday supported by a rally in technology shares. While the results of the 2024 World Council Gold Survey show that 81% of respondents predict overall central bank Gold reserves will increase in 2024, 19% will remain the same, and none will decrease. The survey results also show the central bank's forecast will increase its gold reserves in 2024, 29% said they predicted this would happen, 68% predicted that gold reserves would not change, and only 3% predicted that gold reserves would fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted June 19 Author Share Posted June 19 Gold prices still tend to go back and forth in the short term in the daily range of $2345-$2286. On D1 the gold price is now slightly below the middle band line. Prices tend to consolidate in this area. While the Bollinger band is deflating reflecting reduced market volatility. MA 50 draws a flat channel indicating a sideways market. Meanwhile, the RSI points to level 49, meaning the price is slightly below the downtrend. The current uncertainty in gold may be triggered by when and how the Fed will reduce interest rates to normal levels which may take longer than investors expect. Even though the Fed indicated a cut would be made at the end of the year, the possibility of a 25 basis point cut still leaves interest rates higher than normal levels. Meanwhile, looking at the World Gold Council survey, when respondents were asked whether the proportion of USD dominates more than gold, the survey results showed 13% significantly lower, 49% moderately lower, 18% unchanged, 13% moderately higher, and 7% significantly higher. Next, respondents were asked whether gold would be denominated. The survey results showed 5% significantly lower, 7% moderately lower, 18% unchanged, 66% moderately higher, and 3% significantly higher. Meanwhile, expectations for global central bank gold holdings in 2024 have increased by 81% compared to the 2023 survey of only 71%. The survey results show a positive value for gold in 2024. Especially amidst high inflation and geopolitical risks, gold may still be a safe-haven asset in the long term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted June 20 Author Share Posted June 20 The price of gold became increasingly shiny after China returned to buying the precious metal. The price of gold fell drastically in yesterday's trading, after successfully breaking through resistance at $2334, the price soared to reach the highest level of $2365. However, the price retreated to $2351 before finally rising to around $2360. Meanwhile in Western countries, traders seem to be paying more attention to how and when the Fed will lower interest rates. Last Thursday's unemployment claims data showed the actual value was 238.000 with a forecast of 235.000 compared to the previous revision of 243.000. This shows that the actual data is greater than the forecast, causing the USD to weaken. The impact is that gold prices rise because the USD is often negatively correlated with the USD. Even though the previous revision showed a lower value. At the Fed's previous meeting, it was reported that it might lower interest rates at the end of this year, which is expected to occur in September. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted June 21 Author Share Posted June 21 Gold prices fell because the Flash Manufacturing PMI and Flash Services PMI data were higher than forecast. Yesterday the price of gold soared to $2368, market optimism regarding the Fed's expectations of lowering interest rates and increasingly volatile geopolitical risks support for gold's strengthening as a safe-haven asset. However, hopes for further gold increases failed after Flash Manufacturing PMI and Flash Services PMI data showed values greater than forecast. Flash Manufacturing PMI rose to 51.7 from the previous revision of 51.3 and forecast of 51.0. And Flash Services PMI rose to 55.1 from the previous revision of 54.8 with a forecast of 53.4. The gold price plunged from $2368 to $2330 in just three hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted June 23 Author Share Posted June 23 The price of gold is currently still above the $2300 range, after falling last week, on Monday the price now shows that the price of gold is in a consolidation phase after experiencing a fairly sharp decline. Referring to the RSI on H1. Within a certain period, the price is already in the oversold zone, this allows for a reversal signal. However, on D1 the RSI shows level 47, which means the price of gold is still in a downtrend. Today there is no high-impact news related to USD which is often correlated with gold, but important news related to CAD is the Speech of Governor Macklem, a hawkish speech that may be good for CAD. Apart from BOC Governor Tiff Macklem's speech, there was also the release of Canadian inflation data, although it does not have a direct impact on gold, it does not rule out the possibility that it could affect gold demand in Canada. Even though prices fell in the short term, gold is still supported by strong central bank purchases, according to a survey conducted by the WGC central banks will increase their holdings in 2024. Besides that, geopolitical risk turmoil in the Middle East between Israel and Lebanon might make people consider buying gold as a safe-haven asset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted June 24 Author Share Posted June 24 Gold prices are trying to recover after falling last week to a low of $2316, the price has now risen to around $2332 and is moving in consolidation near the middle band line. Yesterday gold price drew a bullish candlestick with a smaller body than the previous candlestick. Today investors will focus on CB consumer confidence which reflects the level of confidence in current and future economic conditions including labor availability, business conditions, and the overall economic situation. The previous data revised for CB consumer confidence was 102 and the forecast was 100. If at the time of release, the actual value is greater than forecast, it could support the USD and gold may fall, conversely if the actual data is smaller than forecast, the price of gold may rise due to the weakening of the USD. CME's FedWatch tool indicates that the Fed will begin its policy easing campaign at its September meeting and make its next rate cut in November or December. This week, investors focus on revised first-quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) data and the core Personal Consumption Expenditure (PCE) price index for May. The core PCE price index data is the Fed's preferred gauge of inflation, which will provide new clues about when and how much the central bank will cut interest rates this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted June 25 Author Share Posted June 25 Gold price failed to continue the rally after reaching the price level of $2337, the price gradually fell and reached a low of $2315. Even though the price has fallen, in general it is still above the $2300 price level, which could be gold's current psychological level. The failure to increase gold prices may be caused by investors who are still waiting for speeches by Fed officials and PCE data on Friday. Gold is often correlated with the USD, investors are still waiting for data from the Fed's speech to assess the possibility of lowering interest rates. San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said that “recent inflation numbers have been more encouraging, but it is difficult to know whether we are on a path to sustained price stability. Another cause of the decline in gold prices is higher than expected US CB Consumer Confidence data which is also thought to trigger the USD to strengthen and impact oil demand. The actual CB Consumer Confidence data was 100.4 with a previous revision of 101.3 and an estimate of 100.0. This is a survey of approximately 3,000 households that asks respondents to assess the relative level of current and future economic conditions including labor availability, business conditions, and the overall economic situation. The news in focus today is that New Home Sales is a key economic indicator because new home sales can trigger a wide ripple effect. The previous revised data was recorded at 634k with a forecast of 636k, if the actual data is greater than the forecast, it is good for the USD and might cause gold to fall. On the other hand, if the actual data is smaller than the forecast, it might encourage gold to rise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted June 26 Author Share Posted June 26 Today's gold price is trading at $2298, gold is still under bearish pressure, yesterday the price fell again and drew a long-body bearish candlestick reflecting a sharp decline where sellers seem to be more dominant this week. Gold prices fell amid several Fed officials expressing reluctance to reduce interest rates. Fed Governor Lisa Cook stated that interest rates at current levels are the right strategy at this time to respond to the economic outlook. Fed Governor Michelle Bowman said on Tuesday that a rate cut was not yet appropriate. San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said she doesn't believe the Fed should lower interest rates before they are more confident that inflation is headed to 2.0%. Gold's long-term prospects still receive some support from global geopolitical risks which can increase demand for safe-haven assets. US new home sales data which was lower than forecast did not seem to have much influence on the USD. This week investors are waiting for PCE news to be released on Friday, including important data for the Fed's preferred measure of inflation. Gold price is now consolidating near the lower band. An expanding Bollinger band drawing a downward channel indicates a decline with high volatility. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 Gold prices strengthen ahead of PCE data Yesterday the price of gold rose again to the price range of $2330 after previously falling to a low level of $2296. Even though the price of gold rose yesterday, several analysts estimate that bullish momentum has not yet emerged even though the new candlestick has drawn a long candlestick body higher than the previous highest price. Today the PCE data will be released, investors will focus on PCE data or the consumer price index, which is one of the important factors for measuring inflation that the Fed uses to determine the next direction of interest rate policy. Traders must be alert as the market may become volatile if large differences in actual and forecast data are released. The previous PCE data was 0.2% and the forecast was 0.1%. If after the release the actual value is greater than estimated then the USD could strengthen, conversely if the actual value is smaller than estimated then the USD could weaken. Meanwhile, GDP data released Thursday showed a value of 1.4%, the same as the forecast of 1.4%, and the previous revision data is 1.3%. while unemployment claims show actual data of 233k with forecast of 236k and previous 239k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted June 28 Author Share Posted June 28 Friday's trading, gold prices rose after the PCE data was released. On Friday, investors have been waiting for the release of PCE data because this is one of the Fed's most preferred economic indicators used to measure inflation which the Fed uses to consider the direction of interest rate policy. Gold prices reported an increase after the PCE data was released even though the actual data was the same as forecast. According to forexfactory data, actual PCE was 0.1%, forecast 0.1%, and previous 0.3%. Meanwhile, GBP data shows actual data of 0.3%, estimated 0.3%, and previously 0.0%. In theory, if the actual PCE data is greater than the forecast, this has a good impact on the USD, whereas if it is smaller than the forecast it has a bad impact on the USD. In the PCE data release, it can be seen that the forecast data is the same as the actual data, meaning the impact should be neutral, but when compared with the previous revision, the value is 0.1% down from 0.3%. Meanwhile, FXstreet analysts said PCE data showed a cooling in price increases to 2.6% y/y in May from 2.7% previously, in line with expectations. Core PCE also slowed to 2.6% from 2.8% previously as expected. Data indicates inflation continues to fall towards the Fed's 2.0% target. Maybe this is why gold then strengthens when the USD weakens. Gold prices rose $2339 after the PCE data was released, before finally falling again to around $2323. In the long term, geopolitical risks remain a concern for analysts as the conflict has raised concerns about humanitarian disasters and supply chains. Gold is often considered a safe-haven asset in times of risk and uncertainty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted June 30 Author Share Posted June 30 This week there may be high volatility in gold because several important high-impact news may increase trading volume and market volatility. Now the price of gold is still holding above the $2300 price level, currently, the price is at $2325.28 on the FXOpen Tradingview chart. Gold price is consolidating near the middle band line on the D1 timeframe. Even though gold prices rose after the PCE data, they fell again and drew a Doji candle. Today there is important news that may be of interest to investors. ISM Manufacturing PMI and ISM Manufacturing Prices. This includes important economic indicators that are used by the Fed as material for considering interest rate policy. Why do traders need to pay attention to the news, especially regarding USD? Because in general the price of gold is negatively correlated with the USD, if expectations of the Fed's interest rate cut are higher, it could push up the price of gold. However, if the Fed still maintains high interest rates, investors may choose to invest in bonds with higher yields rather than gold which does not provide returns. Apart from manufacturing data this week there are several other important news that also have the potential to move the market, Fed Chair Powell's Speech, JOLTS Job Vacancies, ADP Non-Agricultural Employment Changes, FOMC Meeting Minutes, Non-Agricultural Employment Changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted July 1 Author Share Posted July 1 Gold prices are consolidating near the middle band line with an Open $2326.19 high of $2328.42 Low of $2318.50 and Close of $2331.7. The Bollinger band flat channel indicates the price may be moving in a range. Yesterday's gold price drew a bullish candlestick with a shadow on the top and bottom candle. The length of the high and low candlesticks is still balanced with the previous candlestick. Yesterday the Final Manufacturing PMI data showed an actual value of 51.6 from a forecast of 51.7 and previous data of 51.7. ISM Manufacturing PMI data shows an actual value of 48.5 from a forecast of 49.2 and the previous revision at 48.7. Meanwhile, ISM Manufacturing Prices data shows an actual value of 52.1 from forecast 55.8 and previous data 57.0. Construction Spending fell from 0.3% previous to only -0.1% from a forecast of 0.3%. This data shows a contraction in the US economy, which caused the price of gold to rise, although, in the end, it fell again. The Fed may still consider lowering interest rates more deeply. Now that interest rates are still high, investors prefer to buy bonds to get higher yields rather than buy gold. Today there will be important news released from the Fed Chair Powell Speaks which may give a hawkish or dovish signal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted July 2 Author Share Posted July 2 Gold price is still trading in a range, looking at the hourly timeframe, the room for gold price movement ranges between the swing high of $2338 near the upper band line and the swing low of $2219 near the lower band line. A flat Bollinger Band channel indicates a sideways market with moderate volatility. Powell's speech yesterday still reflected a hawkish attitude which estimates that the Fed will only cut interest rates once in 2024, which is expected to be in September. The high interest rates set by the Fed aim to reduce inflation and will cut interest rates if inflation falls to the 2% target. Currently, Fed officials are still taking a pro-and-con stance so interest rate cuts will most likely not happen soon even though economic indicators are cooler Today's important news is Non-Farm Employment Change and ADP Unemployment Claims which have the potential to move the gold market. ADP data is forecast at 163k with a revision of previous data of 152k. Large differences in actual and forecast data can get a market response that causes volatility to increase. Meanwhile, unemployment claims data is forecast at -13B with a revision to the previous data of -1.0B. If the actual data is less than forecast, perhaps the USD will strengthen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted July 3 Author Share Posted July 3 Gold today rose 0.11% to $2358.49. Yesterday gold prices rallied strongly with gains reaching a high of $2364 before dropping back to the $2355 circle. Investors seem to be starting to digest Powell's speech and the shift in monetary policy from his words of possibly cutting interest rates only once at the end of the year. In the US, a Supreme Court decision granting former US President Donald Trump partial immunity from prosecution for the insurrection after his defeat in 2020 could add new concerns to global security if he wins over incumbent President Joe Biden. Additionally, various geopolitical risk factors suggest a bullish backdrop for the precious metal Yesterday's economic data was also the reason for the soaring gold price. Non-Farm Employment Change and ADP Jobless Claims, showing actual data that does not support the USD. actual ADP Non-Agricultural Employment Change data was 150 thousand from an estimate of 163 thousand with a revision of previous data of 157 thousand. Meanwhile, the actual Jobless Claims data of 238k was greater than the estimate of 234k and the previous data revision of 234k. Another trigger from the BRICS countries challenging the dominance of the US Dollar with Gold as the most realistic substitute in international trade for countries that do not want or do not have access to the Dollar-denominated market is increasing the demand for gold as a central bank reserve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted July 4 Author Share Posted July 4 Gold prices yesterday moved slightly in the range of $2350-$2362 after rallying the previous day waiting for NFP data in the current countdown. NFP is considered high impact news which is expected to have a direct impact on gold because it is related to the US economy. This is one of the Fed's cornerstones in interest rate policy. According to Forexfactory, the NFP forecast was 191k with previously revised data of 272k. In theory, if the actual data is greater than the estimate, then the USD could strengthen, conversely, if the actual data is smaller than the estimate, then there is the potential for the USD to weaken. In the H1 timeframe, we witness the formation of Bollinger band squeeze due to low volatility. If Bollinger's band squeeze breakout usually will be followed by an extreme move. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted July 5 Author Share Posted July 5 Gold price closed at $2391 and drew a long-body bullish candlestick, this reflects a strong gold price rally. The soaring gold price was triggered by several reasons, increasing geopolitical risks, and increasing market confidence that the Fed would cut interest rates at the end of the year. US economic data released this week indicates that inflation has eased. Even though the NFP data released on Friday caused gold to fall for a moment because the NFP data supported the strengthening of the USD, in the end the price reversed and rose higher. Gold prices fluctuate after the NFP data is released. Gold is more likely to be bullish because of the possibility of the Fed lowering interest rates. Non-Farm Employment Change data on Friday showed the actual value was 206K greater than the estimate of 191K, data in June showed 218K. The number of new workers joining was greater than expected, causing gold to suddenly fall to $2,350. However, the high volatility in gold prices reversed upwards and gradually reached a high of $2392. A series of US economic data indicates reduced inflationary pressures, this may be why investors believe that interest rates could fall. According to CME's FedWatch tool, the Fed Funds rate cut, which was 0.25% in September, has accelerated from the mid-60s at the start of the week to 72% on Friday . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radex78 Posted July 7 Author Share Posted July 7 Gold ahead of Powell's testimony is still moving above the upper band. Last Friday the price of gold soared despite the post-NFP turmoil. The impact of NFP on gold is quite surprising, last Friday, the price fell quickly to a low of $2350 then rolled up until it broke high and reached a new high of $2392. Today Powell will testify before the Senate in Washington DC in the news Fed Chair Powell Testifies, first, he will read a previously written statement, then he will answer questions from members of the Senate who may have unexpected questions. Powell's answer can of course have an impact and get a market response from a hawkish or dovish statement. The market may respond to Powell's answer which may have an impact on the value of the USD which has implications for gold. Apart from Powell's testimony, important news this week will also be the release of CPI data and unemployment claims, which are important inflation data that can make prices more volatile. I trade at FXOpen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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