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Gold forecast for the week of August 21, 2017, Technical Analysis

By:
Christopher Lewis
Updated: Aug 19, 2017, 05:02 UTC

Gold markets initially fell during the week but then turned around to rally towards the $1300 level. We were rejected there, so it will be interesting to

Gold weekly chart, August 21, 2017

Gold markets initially fell during the week but then turned around to rally towards the $1300 level. We were rejected there, so it will be interesting to see what happens. From a long-term trader’s standpoint, a break above the $1300 is what we need to see now. Alternately, if we break down below the bottom of the candle for the week, that would be very bearish and should send this market back into the previous consolidation area, looking for the $1200 level. Most of this has been based upon fear, so we need fear to drive gold higher.

Gold Technical Analysis Video 21.8.17

About the Author

Being FXEmpire’s analyst since the early days of the website, Chris has over 20 years of experience across various markets and assets – currencies, indices, and commodities. He is a proprietary trader as well trading institutional accounts.

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