Prices continue to trade near daily lows despite dismal US data as traders
remain focused on fEd rate outlook.
Eyes key fib
support
The metal is trading within a touching distance from USD
1120.60/Oz, which is the 61.8% of Jul low to Oct high move. The US factory
orders contracted 1% as expected, thereby offering no surprise to the markets.
Consequently, the metal hardly batted an eye.
Ahead in the day,
Draghi’s speech could trigger sharp moves in EUR/USD and affect overall demand
for the US dollars, thereby affecting the yellow metal
accordingly.
Gold Technical Levels
The metal now
trades at USD 1122.76/Oz after having a hit a low of USD 1121.62/Oz. The
immediate support now stands at 1120.68 (61.8% of Jul low-Oct high), which is
followed by a major support at 1111 (Oct 1 low). On the other hand, a recovery
above 1126.78 (Aug 13 high) could open doors for a re-test of 1132.90 (Nov 2014
low) and 1138.15 (100-DMA).
