Gold market trading summary this week:
Expectations of Fed rate cuts cool, dollar strengthens
Expectations of Fed rate cuts weaken, and the dollar strengthens, which weakens the investment appeal of gold. Although recent economic data is positive and the cooling of expectations of rate cuts has led to a change in investor sentiment, there is still a certain safe-haven demand for gold, especially supported by factors such as geopolitical risks and economic uncertainty.
Main resistance facing gold
Strong dollar: The dollar suppresses gold prices because gold is denominated in dollars, and when the dollar rises, the purchasing power of gold decreases.
U.S. economic recovery: The U.S. economy is relatively strong, and the Federal Reserve is not in a hurry to take further interest rate cuts, which makes the safe-haven demand for gold relatively weak.
Geopolitical risks gradually fade: Although the global political situation is still full of uncertainty, especially the potential risks brought by Trump's policies, the market's expectations for the Trump administration have gradually stabilized, and the safe-haven demand in the short term has declined.
Technical aspects of gold
Gold is currently in a stage of consolidation, with the key technical range around $2,600-2,605. There are three possible trend evolutions:
Upward breakthrough: If it breaks through the $2,600-2,605 range, it may usher in an increase, and the target can be $2,635.
Downward breakthrough: If it falls below this range, gold may face a further decline, and the target can be $2,535.
Consolidation: Consolidation within the $2,600-2,535 range is suitable for short-term trading, high buy and low sell.
Trading strategy recommendations:
Pay attention to the pressure of the $2,600-2,605 range
If the gold price is consolidating below $2,600, you can consider waiting for a downward breakthrough in the $2,595-2,600 range, and a short-selling strategy is more appropriate.
If the gold price breaks through the $2,600-2,605 range and continues to rise, you can consider going long against $2,600 during a pullback, with a target of $2,635.
In the range of fluctuations, the trading rhythm is crucial. Short-term trading requires efficient entry and timely exit to avoid holding positions for too long.
Combination of market sentiment and fundamental factors
Short-term fluctuations, long-term bullish: Although gold is currently in a state of fluctuation and consolidation, considering the uncertainty after the US election, the potential impact of Trump's policies, and inflationary pressure, gold still has the potential to rise. It is recommended to do oscillating trading in the short term while keeping an eye on long-term rising opportunities.
Consider macroeconomic factors: If US economic data further improves or Trump's policies begin to affect market sentiment, it may lead to a further correction in gold. At this time, it can be grasped through a short-selling strategy.
Risk management and fund management
Due to the large price fluctuations of gold, it is recommended to set a stop loss point in the operation, especially when breaking through the range. Avoid blindly chasing orders when market uncertainty is high.
In terms of fund management, adopt a strategy of entering the market in batches, control positions well, and avoid excessive leverage operations.
Summary:
The current gold market is in a stage of fluctuation and consolidation. There may be some room for rebound in the short term, but overall, due to the strong US dollar and the positive US economic data, the upside space of gold may be limited. It is suitable to adopt intraday trading strategies, buy high and sell low, pay close attention to key technical support and resistance levels, and consider the long-term inflation hedging needs. Gold still has certain investment value. When operating, you need to pay attention to market changes at all times and adjust your strategy flexibly.