@awright327 on XAUUSD | PriceONN Community
Good morning all. Looking at XAUUSD this morning, it's interesting how the overnight news regarding de-escalation in the Middle East has presented mixed signals. We saw a slight dollar plunge and gold rally initially, but now price action seems rather neutral around the 4406 level. The RSI is sitting at 50.3, offering no clear direction, and price is caught between the 20 SMA and the Bollinger band middle line.
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I'm particularly watching the S2 pivot at 4404.72. If that level fails, we could see a move towards S1 at 4421.56, which would be a bearish development. However, the geopolitical easing might be a tailwind for risk assets generally, which could support gold even with these choppy technicals. It's a tricky balance. I'll be looking for a clear break of either the daily pivot or a significant move on the H4 chart with confirmation from MACD divergence before committing to a position. The oil price tumble mentioned earlier is also a factor to consider for broader market sentiment.
Honestly, the fact that the 200 SMA is still way up at 4833 and we're hovering near 4400 feels like we're in some kind of extended consolidation or correction phase. The technicals aren't screaming 'buy' nor are they screaming 'sell' with conviction right now. It's a real head-scratcher trying to align the fundamentals with the current chart patterns.