Gold Trading Strategies: Spot (XAUUSD) and April Futures Outlook
Gold and Silver prices have been fluctuating due to the ongoing tariff conflict.
On Monday, gold prices surged to new record highs as the dollar weakened in response to eased trade war tensions. This shift followed President Donald Trump's temporary suspension of tariffs on Mexico and Canada after reaching a border security deal with both nations.
Traders remained cautious as the market now centers on China, with President Trump scheduled to hold trade discussions with Chinese Premier Xi Jinping today.
Spot gold (XAUUSD) hit a record high of $2831.70 per ounce, while April gold futures rose to $2871.69 per ounce during the morning US trading session.
The US dollar and gold prices typically have an inverse relationship in such situations. The dollar experienced a sharp increase following the tariff news, putting downward pressure on the precious metal markets, particularly gold and silver.
Market analysts have cautioned that trade tariffs could contribute to higher U.S. inflation, reducing the Federal Reserve's motivation to lower interest rates further. This could negatively impact gold’s long-term outlook, even though there is strong demand for it as a safe haven in the short term. Investors may adopt profit-taking strategies, which could result in a pullback in both the US dollar index and gold prices.
Additionally, a shift towards risk-on assets, combined with profit-taking in precious metals such as gold and silver, is expected to put downward pressure on prices.
Gold Spot (XAUUSD) Trading Strategy
During the morning US session, the spot price of Gold (XAUUSD) reached a high around $2831.70 per ounce. This could be an ideal point to consider selling Gold, as it might trigger profit-taking activity at this level.
If the price of gold declines, it could approach the 5-day moving average of $2797.15 per ounce. A deeper drop may bring it closer to yesterday’s low of $2771.69 per ounce. If this support level breaks, prices could move towards the 20-day moving average at $2735.08 per ounce.
Gold April Futures Trading Strategy
In the morning US session, Gold (April Futures) hit a high near $2871.69 per ounce. This level could be a good point to sell, as it may prompt profit-taking in the market.
Should the price of gold futures fall, it might reach the 5-day moving average of $2835.60 per ounce. Further declines could bring it to yesterday’s low of $2802.20 per ounce. If this level is broken, prices might head towards the 20-day moving average at $2774.00 per ounce.
Conclusion
Both the Gold Spot (XAUUSD) and Gold April Futures have reached significant resistance levels, with prices showing potential for a pullback. For XAUUSD, a high of $2831.70 could trigger a sell-off, with support levels at the 5-day moving average of $2797.15 and possibly down to the 20-day moving average at $2735.08. Similarly, Gold April Futures at $2871.69 could present a similar opportunity for profit-taking, with support levels at $2835.60 and $2774.00 on further declines. Traders should watch for price movements around these levels to make informed decisions.
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