Fundamental Forecast for Gold:Bearish
Gold Talking Points:
- Gold vulnerable to a breakout lower as sentiment sours and safe haven demand wanes
- Markets have already priced in a hike at next week’s Fed rate decision
- Retail positioning remains bullish with 87% of clients net-long
Gold Price Beholden to Trend Lines
Gold posted a moderate rally this week, trading higher until Friday when the metal surrendered earlier established gains. Heading in to Friday’s close, gold is set to close only slightly above the week’s open. Also on Friday, the hourly chart reveals multiple tests of short-term support which dates back to mid-August.
Gold Price Chart 60-Minute Time Frame, September 14th – September 21st
Together with the resistance posted from gold’s decline beginning in April, the metal is quickly running out of room to trade within the two levels. Next week will see a significant development in the metal’s price when a break occurs.
Look for events like the Fed’s Rate Decision on our Economic Calendar.[1]
A break lower would likely be stalled by the support dating back to December 2015, around the $1180 level. To the upside, gold will face resistance at the 50% Fibonacci level around $1209. A break higher would likely need a significant fundamental development to carry through with conviction, which is rather unlikely with a quiet economic calendar[2] this next week.
Gold Price Daily Time Frame, Year-to-Date
However, one notable event is present Wednesday. The Federal Reserve is due to announce their decision on the interest rate range which currently rests at 1.75% to 2.00%. Although the event will be watched closely by investors,
