Daily Price Outlook

- Gold trades slightly lower at $1,978, near key pivot point and resistance levels.

- Technical indicators suggest a bearish tilt with RSI near oversold conditions.

- Market awaits FOMC meeting and Fed rate decision for directional clarity.

As of December 13th, Gold is experiencing a nuanced shift in its market dynamics. Currently trading at $1,978, it registers a slight decrease of 0.07%. The precious metal is navigating through a complex technical landscape, marked by a mix of bearish and neutral signals.

In the realm of key price levels, the pivot point for Gold stands at $1,896. It faces immediate resistance at $1,948, with further barriers set at $2,049 and $2,103. Should bearish pressures intensify, support may be found at $1,798, followed by $1,694 and $1,594. These levels delineate the crucial thresholds that could determine Gold's short-term direction.

The technical indicators paint a detailed picture. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) stands at 31, signaling that Gold is nearing oversold territory, but still shy of the critical 30 mark. Meanwhile, the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) shows a value of -0.418, with its signal line at -12.414, hinting at a potential bearish sentiment in the near term.

The 50-Day Exponential Moving Average (EMA) is placed at $1,983, slightly above the current price, suggesting a potential short-term bearish trend. However, the recent formation of Doji and spinning top candles just above the $1,980 mark indicates a state of indecision among traders, particularly in anticipation of the upcoming FOMC meeting and the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision.

In conclusion, while Gold's trend remains predominantly bullish above the $1,980 level, the current market indicators and upcoming economic events suggest a cautious approach. Traders and investors are likely to focus closely on the outcomes of the FOMC meeting and the Federal Reserve’s rate decision, which could significantly impact Gold's price movement in the short term.

GOLD Price Chart – Source: Tradingview
GOLD Price Chart – Source: Tradingview

GOLD (XAU/USD) - Trade Idea 

Entry Price – Buy Above 1980

Take Profit – 2000

Stop Loss – 1965

Risk to Reward – 1: 1.3

Profit & Loss Per Standard Lot = +$2000/ -$1500

Profit & Loss Per Mini Lot = +$200/ -$150

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