Gold price comes under fresh pressure on rising dollar, expectations of aggressive Fed
Bears are returning to play after two-day pause (Thu/Fri double Doji) as dollar rose on Monday, lifted by strong US jobs data and expectations for another Fed’s robust rate hike.
Large bearish candle of last week (the biggest weekly loss since the third week of June 2021) weighs on price action, adding to bearish setup of daily technical indicators, though oversold conditions and persisting geopolitical risks may limit weakness.
Firm break of last week’s low at $1732 would generate initial signal of bearish continuation and expose target at $1721 (Sep 29 2021 low) which guards key supports at $1680 zone (higher base / Fibo 38.2% of $1046/$2074 rally)loss of which would generate strong signal of bearish continuation on completion of double-top pattern ($2074/$2070).
Falling 5DMA marks initial resistance at $1744, guarding descending 10DMA ($1778), which needs to cap potential upticks and keep bears intact.
Res: 1744; 1752; 1758; 1766
Sup: 1732; 1721; 1700; 1680