Markets moved cautiously into the new week, weighing an escalating standoff with Iran, a deepening trade impasse between the US and Canada, and fresh concerns over the pace of China's economic growth. The mix of geopolitical and macro headwinds left risk sentiment mixed across Asia-Pacific markets on Monday.
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Hello Traders, in today's blog, we're reviewing the XAUUSD wave count shared with our members, which pointed to a strong bullish outlook. The Elliott Wave pattern confirmed the move, sending the precious metal surging over 2000 points.
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The Gold and oil prices rose as the US Dollar weakened despite high US yields, pointing to inflation risk and growing unease over the US fiscal outlook. Brent crude ended the week above $94 a barrel, while the gold price climbed through $4,600 and the US Dollar slipped to a three-month low against the Euro.
The Gold price's break above its 200-day average strengthens the near-term outlook, with $4,700 now the first major test and $4,500 providing support. The Gold price (XAU/USD) entered the weekend near $4,604 an ounce after climbing more than 5% over the week and reaching its highest level since mid-May.
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Gold's breakout above the 200-day moving average strengthens its bullish outlook, with multiple upside targets now in view if support continues to hold.