Gold (XAU/USD) is trading at $2126.71, reflecting a slight downtrend of 0.05%. The 4-hour chart analysis highlights pivotal levels for traders: a pivot point at $2134.52 sets the tone for current trading strategies.
Resistance levels are arrayed at $2148.96, $2162.51, and $2177.55, presenting potential barriers to upward movements. Conversely, support comes into play at $2111.15, followed by further cushions at $2096.36 and $2079.53, which could stabilize drops.
Key technical indicators, the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $2069.99 and the 200-day EMA at $2039.43, underscore a prevailing bullish sentiment over the medium to long term. However, the market stance is bearish below the pivot of $2134.52.
Conversely, immediate support is found at $23.34, with subsequent levels at $23.16 and $23.02, potentially offering floors for declines. The 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) at $23.10 and the 200-day EMA at $22.92 suggest underlying bullishness in the longer term. Nonetheless, the current stance remains bearish below $23.67.
Copper prices have experienced a slight uptick, currently trading at $3.85, marking a 0.23% increase. This positive movement situates Copper at its pivot point, also at $3.85, on a 4-hour chart framework. The metal faces immediate resistance levels at $3.87, $3.89, and a further ceiling at $3.91, which could restrict upward price movements.
Support levels are identified at $3.82, $3.79, and $3.77, acting as buffers against potential declines. Notably, the 50-day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) aligns with the current price at $3.85, while the 200-day EMA slightly trails at $3.83, indicating a closely matched bullish sentiment in the short to medium term. The prevailing trend suggests a bullish outlook above the $3.85 threshold.
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Arslan, a webinar speaker and derivatives analyst, has an MBA in Finance and MPhil in Behavioral Finance. He guides financial analysis, trading, and cryptocurrency forecasting. Expert in trading psychology and sentiment.