@sperez573 on XAUUSD | PriceONN Community
Considering the current bullish momentum in XAUUSD, I'm closely watching the upcoming CPI data next week. While price is trading above the 20 and 50 SMAs, indicating short-term strength, sustained movement above R1 at 5197.44 will likely depend on those inflation figures. A hawkish stance from central banks could cap further upside for gold as a non-yielding asset.
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Update: To elaborate on my previous point, if we see a strong CPI print, XAUUSD could face resistance around the R2 pivot at 5202.37, potentially leading to a retest of the 50-SMA around 5175.3. On the other hand, a weaker inflation report might provide the impetus needed to break convincingly above the upper Bollinger band, currently near 5217.28. I'm also keeping an eye on the DXY for any significant inverse correlation shifts. While the RSI is neutral at 55.7, a push towards overbought territory would warrant extreme caution, especially for daytrading positions. Risk management is paramount here given the potential for volatility around economic announcements.