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Gold could retest $1900 amid equity and dollar strength - Walsh Trading's Sean Lusk

Gold could retest $1900 before experiencing further gains, due to seasonal factors, the strength of stocks and the US dollar, according to Sean Lusk, co-director of commercial hedging at Walsh Trading, but he remains optimistic about the longer-term outlook for the precious metal.

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The recent uptick in gold prices may face resistance at the $2000 milestone, while a dip below $1900 could lead to a decline towards the $1800 range, as gold's volatility is intertwined with the fluctuations of the US dollar and is influenced by interest rates.
Gold has found support at the 50-Week EMA, suggesting consolidation and a potential target of $2000, but breaking below $1900 could have negative implications for the gold market; the bond markets and interest rates should be monitored to determine gold's future direction, and caution is advised due to the end of summer and the absence of major players in the market.
Gold price is aiming to sustain above $1,920.00 as pressure builds on the US Dollar and Treasury yields, with the upcoming labor market data playing a crucial role in guiding the Federal Reserve's policy action.
Gold and silver prices are trading near unchanged in quieter early U.S. trading as investors await the release of key economic reports, including the jobs report for August, while Asian and European stock markets edge higher and the U.S. dollar index strengthens slightly.
Renewed physical demand from emerging markets, such as India and China, could reignite the gold market's bullish uptrend and drive prices higher towards $2,000 an ounce before the end of the year, according to market strategist George Milling-Stanley.
Gold and silver prices rise to three-week and four-week highs respectively, driven by weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data and a decline in the U.S. dollar index.
Gold prices could receive a boost from key technical indicators, U.S.-China tensions, and weaker economic data, despite some challenges, according to Arslan Butt, Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst at FX Leaders.
Gold prices are holding steady gains near session highs as the U.S. labor market showed stability with higher nonfarm payrolls but also a rise in the unemployment rate.
Gold futures have seen two consecutive weeks of gains and have formed a bullish reversal pattern known as a piercing line, suggesting that gold could potentially reach or exceed $2000 per ounce in the near future.
The U.S. dollar's dominance in the gold market may be losing momentum, potentially leading to new all-time highs for gold as the dollar weakens, according to market strategist Carley Garner. She expects the U.S. dollar index to hold resistance below 105 points and eventually retest support at 99 points, which could be a game changer for gold, potentially pushing prices to $2,600 an ounce. Garner also highlights the resilience of gold and the potential for a selloff if the Federal Reserve shifts to a more neutral monetary policy stance. However, she is not as optimistic about silver, preferring to focus on gold.
The dollar index has been on a sustained rally since mid-July, leading to a slight decline in gold prices due to the inverse relationship between the two, but gold has held up well despite the strength of the dollar.
Hedge funds are reducing their bearish bets in gold, but bullish sentiment needs to improve for gold prices to break initial resistance above $1,980 an ounce.
The gold market is testing resistance around $1,950 an ounce as U.S. sentiment sours and inflation pressures ease.
The U.S. dollar is experiencing its first "golden cross" since July 2021, indicating potential upward movement and potential challenges for stocks, as it typically continues to climb for three months following this signal.