XULF Report – 3/7

Expecting a continuation?

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Gold’s bounce has either ran out of steam or is pausing for breath reaching a high of $1267 yesterday and has since retreated due to some profit taking. Gold bulls will be trimming down positions ahead of the ADP Non-Farms today and the all-encompassing Non-Farms on Friday as the market majority are expecting a continuation of the positive data last week. Since gold’s drop to $1179 last week we have seen a shift in market dynamics as miners cut back on production and an increase in demand in the physical market has sparked a substantial bear market rally. Barricks, the largest gold miner, has now announced it is delaying the opening of its Pascua-Lama mine till 2016 one of the reasons being the drop in gold prices therefore supply squeezes like this should offer gold a bottom support.

Yesterday price did manage to penetrate the $1261 level but the breakout only produced a mere $6 profit and the bears claimed control at $1267 before price found resistance at the Ichimoku clouds. Right now it is difficult to predict the next move on a short term basis because it is dependent on whether we are in a pullback of a rally that began last Friday or that the next leg of the long term bearish trend is assuming itself. Therefore exercise patience and wait for a pattern or strong trendline to emerge before taking a risk. In summary this 4 hour chart is manifesting some profit taking, indecision and cautiousness ahead of the Non-Farm numbers. Often during such market conditions triangle patterns can appear so keep a close eye on any developments.

Some factors for traders to be aware of at present are; the USD/JPY has crossed up above the 100 level again which isn’t good news for gold but if the bulls really do believe this market is oversold then they can overcome dollar strength because, although it may come as a surprise, the dollar accounts for approximately 15% of gold fluctuations meaning both markets can actually move in the same direction. China are currently fighting off the dark cloud of a credit crunch which could have opposing effects on gold subject to the amount of uncertainty it generates. Spain and Italy submit their services industry PMI at 08:15 and 08:45 GMT today which could give investors evidence to add to Monday’s data that there is a bottom in sight for the Eurozone’s economy. At 13:15 the US reveal the private Non-Farms which, as always, will act as a precursor to the US Labour Departments payroll number on Friday.

XULF Report – 2/7

Gold’s bounce continued

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Gold’s bounce continued yesterday supported by manufacturing data from Europe, Great Britain and the US helping it reach $1262 which was the long target level yesterday in my Weekly Gold Report. Italy and Spain showed refreshing improvements in their manufacturing sector signalling Europe could be slowly turning a corner and this benefitted commodity price across the board.

In Monday’s Weekly Gold Report I focused on the 4 hour chart to discover where this bounce would find resistance. Price crossing up through the Ichimoku Kijun Sen line was a bullish signal but as expected the 38.2% Fib Retracement level at $1261 has provided resistance. As I write price is testing for a second time so short term the market is kind of at a crossroads deciding on whether to break or bounce again. Any bearish candlesticks around resistance $1261/62 is a good time to sell with low risk and on the contrary long bodied bullish candlesticks which have penetrated this level will be a good time to buy. On a break price could have a rally but be aware it will likely find some resistance as price intersects with the Ichimoku clouds.

Economic data today is rather light but it’s worth being mindful of the Spanish Unemployment Change 08:00 GMT, UK Construction PMI at 09:30 GMT and US Factory Orders at 15:00 GMT especially now after yesterday’s positive data as the market will be examining data even closer.

Market Analysis Monday 2nd of July

Encouraging on physical demand

The Nikkei Continue Positive Trend 3 Days

Japanese shares for trading on Monday closed up. Encouragement of the impact of the depreciation of the yen against the U.S. dollar which is currently predicted at the level of 99.59 per U.S. dollar back into equities a key factor in addition to a report Monday on upbeat data Tankan manufacturing index for the month of May by 4 points, or higher compared with a previous prediction by 3 points.

Technically, the index in the trading session today, Tuesday (02/07) likely to weaken, test negative trends, the impact of Wall Street. On the bearish engulfing formation M15 chart gives an opportunity for the index to move downside. However, the volume is likely to increase, an early indication of a bullish index. In addition, RSI, on the M15 chart, is in the oversold area, cue upside.

Expected, the index tested the first support level ie 13 842 and 13 763. If it fails in 13970, we then estimated the index tends to retest the resistance level of 14024 and continued up to the possibility of being in the 14098 area.

The yen fell against the dollar

The yen fell against the dollar hit the lowest level that has never happened since the last three weeks, as the central bank’s Tankan data is released showing the level of large-scale manufacturing sector is optimistic in the second quarter and reached the highest level in the last 2 years.

Technically, today’s trading session on Tuesday (02/07), the dollar yen pair has a chance to move in a positive trend.

A stronger yen primarily expected soon reexamine the minimal resistance at 101.15 and 102.17 maximum. Meanwhile, if the Yen was able to break and stays below 99.54 then another alternative scenario that is likely to test support Yen’s in the area of ​​98.21 and 97.13.

Gold Turning Direction After Falling to Lowest Since 2010

Gold rose for a second day in New York on speculation falling to 34-month low and the biggest quarterly fall on record will encourage physical demand.

Technically, gold in the trading session today, Tuesday (02/07) potential reversal, tested positive trend, but prone to profit taking. Indicator RSI resistance likely to re-test the bullish channel and into the area, but the Bollinger Bands are starting to shrink, thus giving impetus to gold to the downside.

Estimated gold price immediately prior to test resistance at least in the area of ​​1263.29 and re-test the maximum level of 1267.93. However, if the gold price could not break and stays below 1257.05 then estimated the price of gold has the potential to test Support the 1251.97 and 1247.18.

XULF Weekly Report 1/7 – 5/7

Exciting week for gold

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A series of good economic data from the US caused gold to drop even more last week opening at $1299.64 and closing down $67 at $1232.97. It was always going to be an interesting week with market participants eagerly awaiting data that could materialise Ben Bernanke’s intentions stated at the FOMC press conference the previous week. The Fed Chairman has expressed the plan to begin tapering down the bond buying within a few months if data continues to paint a picture of a strengthening economy and last week delivered a set of strong data spanning across housing, consumer confidence, spending, jobs and durable goods bringing that plan closer to action. Stocks and Treasuries have declined since the FOMC conference on 19th June but gold has been hurt the most as the yellow metal’s fragile position is being compounded by low inflation and may have further to drop according to its correlation to the CPI figure. The gold to CPI ratio historical average is 3.4 to 1 however the current ratio is 5.3 to 1 meaning it is still overvalued and that there could be further declines to come.

Traders looking to dip their toe for a bounce will be motivated by gold having a fight back Friday and completing a bullish engulfing candlestick. There are reports that gold miners are cutting back on production with the price at these lower levels which should help gold to some extent in the short term. This morning the Stochastic and the RSI have generated buy signals with is more evidence we could see a bounce.

The 4 hour chart is an interesting timeframe to analyse given gold’s technical situation and apologies for the chart looking confusing but I’m using the Ichimoku indicator that consists of a few different parts. The Ichimoku indicator has recently signalled a buy by crossing the blue Kijun Sen line from beneath which acts in a similar way to a moving average. Since the crossover this morning there has been a spate of volatility but now price has penetrated we could see further inclines. A feasible long target is the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement at $1261 or until price interacts with the Ichimoku cloud. Before risking a buy it would be prudent to watch how the latest 4 hour candlestick prints for signs of whether price will continue the bounce or resume its bearish trend. The main events this week fall later in the week and are the Bank of Japan press conference where Governor Kuroda will be speaking and the ECB press conference on Thursday followed by the all-important US Non-Farms on Friday. Economic data is being even more scrutinized than usual now the Fed’s intentions are quite clear therefore we could have a volatile and exciting week for gold.

XULF Report – 28/06

Fall continues

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The fall continues but there could be a bottom in sight now some gold miners are cutting back on production as it becomes less economically viable to continue output under $1200. Rising real interest rates attributed to speculators betting on the Federal Reserve raising rates during 2014 has contributed to gold being shunned to the sideline. Some Fed officials commented that the speculators actions doesn’t align with Ben Bernanke’s assessment of the economy last week and his language in regards to the Fed’s next move being data dependent and flexible. However this speculation has helped the bears force gold down.

This weekly chart shows gold’s bull run since October 2008 and since hitting a peak of $1921 in September 2011 gold has been on a general retracement. An important potential support level is $1159 which is the 61.8% fib retracement level which is incidentally a previous support. Price did drop as low as $1179 and is currently hovering around $1200 any traders looking to buy should consider placing stop losses under $1159 as long, medium and short term traders will all be keeping an eye on interaction with this level.

The 4 hour chart is hinting of a reversal now it’s printed a strong bullish hammer that looks to be perfect as the shadow is multiple times longer than the body and it is equal size to the bearish marubozu two candlesticks prior. More confirmation can be gleaned from the Stochastic which has generated a buy signal but bear in mind the RSI is still below 30. Therefore there is a probability a small bounce could occur however there is resistance forming at $1207 and bulls will be nervous by the fact price hasn’t yet bounced off the $1159 Fib level yet so trade cautiously and don’t be greedy if going long. A break up through this morning’s resistance at 1207 should trigger buying demand but bulls will find more resistance around $1213 where price could intersect with the current medium term bearish trend.

XULF Report – 27/06

Gold decline continued

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The gold decline continued through yesterday but seems to have found a bottom at $1221 and is currently trading in the $1230’s. The shocking final measure of US GDP for the 1st quarter which was revised down to 1.8% from 2.4% which is bad news for the economy but good news for stocks as the Dow Jones had a triple digit rally. Gold hasn’t reacted as well but has managed to climb a few dollars however the outlook still looks bearish.

The 1 hour chart shows the latest candlestick has printed a engulfing bearish whilst simultaneously making a lower high whilst at the same turning around resistance. Three factors signalling bearish on one chart means we are likely to see gold move lower from here and maybe test support towards the lower $1220’s. Place stop above previous candlesticks high around $1245 and target support in the lower $1220’s which offer a good risk to reward ratio. If price begins to make new highs it is probable the reversal will take place.

The daily chart’s RSI is still converging with price action by showing lower lows which signals price isn’t ready to reverse just yet.

Economic influences traders need to be mindful of today are the Italian 10 year Bond Auction which unfortunately has no specific schedule but is likely to be around 10am GMT, the UK’s Current Account at 9:30 GMT and US Weekly Jobless Claims and Pending Home Sales 13:30 and 3pm GMT respectively.

XULF Report – 26/06

Gold has not reacted well

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Equity markets had been recently reacting negatively to strong US data as it implies the Fed will kick-start their stimulus exit plan into gear although yesterday saw a different and more refreshing response to such data. US Durable Goods Orders, New Home Sales and Consumer Confidence were all better than expected and showed a strengthening US economy and investors gave a moderately positive reply which could be early signs that investors can cope with the concept of stimulus withdrawal. Gold however has not reacted well. It was mentioned in yesterday’s report that this week’s data will be closely scrutinized to see whether the Fed’s intention will materialise and the latest data from the US means it is getting closer and closer.

As I write gold is still tumbling smashing through Friday’s $1269.51 low and now traders should look to trade with the trend and execute shorts on pullbacks to Fibonacci levels and/or execute as price makes new lows. Well done if you are currently in this downtrend but if you are considering the best time to exit and cash in profits either wait for a strong bullish hammer with the shadow twice as long as the body and loner than the prior candlestick. This will signal a reversal and offer a good opportunity to exit and also give traders looking to enter long. If a bullish hammer doesn’t print watch out for a higher lows on a shorter timeframe which can indicate the current trend has exhausted itself and ready to recover somewhat. Trying to buy before candlestick confirmation is like trying to a catch a falling knife so wait for a bullish hammer or higher lows showing short term trend change.

If you have missed this decline wait for price to pullback and intersect with the yellow bearish trend line shown on this 5 minute chart. If it bounces sell and if price breaks the yellow line we could see a small retracement. The horizontal red lines show today’s potential resistance levels so again look to short if price approaches them levels. On summary definitely look for shorts rather than long trades because the absence of support until we move below $1200 means the market could easily keep dropping.

25/06 – XULF Report

Deliberating bulls created a new range for gold

General profit taking and cautiousness from deliberating bulls created a new range for gold of $1276 to $1390 for the most part of yesterday. Gold did show signs of beginning another downward leg approaching Friday’s low of $1269.51 but the bears kept encountering demand in the $1275 to $80 region. In the equity world a broad scale risk-off sentiment emerged after reports that China’s tightening credit conditions are beginning to take the toll on developers and manufacturers as money market rates are currently double the average for the year. This combined with the realisation the Fed is ready to begin tapering if the US economy continues to improve is bringing the widely anticipated correction for stocks.

My weekly analysis yesterday predicted a small bounce for gold after Friday printed a harami and the RSI returned from oversold however this play seems to be losing its appeal as it fails to hold ground in the $1290’s. Due to the lower highs visible on the 1 hour chart since Friday’s rally to $1302 the short term outlook is now more bearish. Bears should consider shorting if price spikes to the resistance area displayed by the green rectangle or when price moves below the support area of $1269.50 to $1275.

Now it has dawned on investors that the Fed is poised to act this week’s economic numbers will be as important as ever as the market awaits evidence to put the Fed’s exit plan into action. Tonight we have the US Durable Goods Orders, New Home Sales and Consumer Confidence which could force gold lower out of this interim range.

Gold priced dropped to the lowest since September 2010 – 24/06 – 28/06 XULF Weekly Report

Gold tumbled badly last week after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke said the exiting of the bond buying will begin if the current trend of economic development continues and a break below two support levels of $1338 and April’s low of $1321 exacerbated the drop. Priced dropped to $1269.51 which is the lowest since September 2010 before having a small bounce on Friday to as high as $1302.46. Bernanke’s language was similar to previous statements reiterating any slowdown will be data dependant and he refrained from giving specific timelines which makes gold’s decline feel a little overdone. However the culmination of a stimulus withdrawal getting nearer and low inflation are hitting gold hard and leaving investors little reason for holding the metal but if uncertainty is around the corner, maybe triggered by China’s slowdown or the Fed’s exit plan or both, then this may help gold fight back and limit the slide.

Due to gold’s multi-year bull market there aren’t many clear standout support levels to help a strong bounce. $1156 is the next potential support level established after a bull market pullback in May 2010 however this is not comforting for the bulls given we are about $140 away from that level. Therefore more declines are expected but this week looks like we may see a rebound before more another downward leg after Friday printed a bullish harami and the RSI has recovered to the 30 level. If the stochastic can cross back above 20 with a cross of the fast and slow lines this will add to the probability of a bounce and take into account that price is also trading on the outside of the lower Bollinger Band signalling a forthcoming correction. Target level will be the 38.2% Fibonacci Retracement level at $1315 which should deliver some resistance and if price can push pass it will find more resistance at previous support level $1321. Gold was range bound between $1338 and $1423 for over 4 weeks across May and June and any break to the upside or downside is likely to dictate sentiment for the rest of the year therefore longer term position traders should consider shorts after corrections. Of course things can change if the US economic recovery has setbacks and stimulus prevails however right now things are very bearish for gold over the long term.

This week holds a relatively busy economic agenda mainly centred on the US. On Tuesday we have New Home Sales, US House Prices and the UK’s inflation report that could indirectly affect gold by moving the GBP/USD pair. On Wednesday there is a final measure of US growth for the 1st quarter which is expected to be 2.4% so be ready to trade following any surprises there. On Thursday we have the US Weekly Jobless Claims and Pending Home Sales and Friday brings a bunch of data releases from Japan covering inflation, house prices, retail and industrial output.

Gold has taken a hammering in the last 36 hours – 21/06 XULF Report

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Gold has taken a hammering in the last 36 hours as Federal Reserve Chief Ben Bernanke implied that if the current trend of economic progress continues the exit of stimulus will begin. Although the language used was very similar to previous statements highlighting that any slowdown is data dependent and that the Fed are not comfortable enough at present to give specific timelines which makes the battering of gold seem a little overdone. Maybe that’s why gold has surged $20 to around $1290 this morning after making a low of $1269.50.

Technically the daily chart looks oversold according to the RSI, Stochastics and the Bollinger Bands any potential bulls need to wait 24 hours after such a decline to make sure the market has stabilized on lower volatility. If today prints a mildly bullish reversal candlestick look for long opportunities on Monday and by then the aforementioned indicators will have triggered the buy signals. Be aware that this strategy is risky because it entails going against the trend and the overall bearish trend could resume itself at anytime. Therefore take profits when a bearish candlestick prints or target the 38.2% Fib retracement level at $1314. The main event today is Bank of Japan’s Governor Kuroda who is talking at a press conference at 7:45 GMT and his aim will be to reinstall confidence into the Japanese stock market by reinforcing the intent on weakening the yen and achieving 2% inflation therefore USD/JPY could have a surge and be back on track to its long term bullish trend dating back to November and this will give more power to the bears. Taking into account the fragility of gold, the oversold levels and Kuroda speaking today make sure you trade extra careful with both long and shorts because there could be sizeable moves.

Bearish trendline signalling downward motion is building again – XULF Report 20/06

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After the dust has settled fundamentally speaking both equities and gold are in the same scenario as before Bernanke’s comments at the FOMC press conference as the central bank chief refrained from giving any specific schedule for slowing down bond purchases. Instead he alluded to the fact that a wind down will be data dependant. However his upbeat tone on the economy and mentioning that downside risks were diminishing means it is likely the tapering will begin later this year with the September policy meeting being a major focus. Gold dropped sharply from around $1374 to a low of $1339 in the early hours where buy orders accumulated around previous support of $1338 established in May. The sell-off was attributed to panic rather than substance as investors didn’t want to get caught out by a surprise statement by the Fed and Bernanke.

The momentum indicator has finally bounced off its bearish trendline signalling downward motion is building again and if price can test $1338 support again within the next 24 hours it is likely to give way to the bears. The important thing to consider when price retests support levels is whether price has been making lower highs because this manifest that the bears are happy to short the market at decreasingly lower prices. The lower highs actually form a descending triangle which is a powerful and rather reliable pattern. Zoom into shorter timeframes as price draws closer to support and look for lower highs. Price may bounce once or twice around $1338 but the chances of a breakthrough increase with lower highs and shorter intervals between support tests.

There is still a busy schedule ahead today with manufacturing PMI’s from Europe and US and Weekly Jobless Claims and Existing Home Sales to name a few so make sure you have your economic calendar ready to view.

Gold Falls 0.6% As Bernanke Statements Lift Dollar - Market Analysis Thursday 20th of June

Closed Hang Seng index plummeted 1.13%

Hong Kong shares to trading on Wednesday closed at significantly weakened position after the last two days and posted a successful market position raised above 21,000 basis points.

Technically, the index in the trading session today, Thursday (20/06) likely to weaken, test negative trends, the impact of Wall Street. On the bearish engulfing formation M15 chart gives an opportunity for the index to move downside. However, the volume is likely to increase, an early indication of a bullish index. In addition, RSI, on the M15 chart, is in the oversold area, cue upside.

Expected, the index tested the first support level ie 20470 and 20201. If it fails at 20 935, then the next index is expected to tend to retest the resistance level of 21224 and continued up to the possibility of being in the 21476 area.

Pulse Global Forex: Yen Down and USD Weakens

In trading Wednesday the Japanese yen appears to be still trying to continue its decline against the U.S. dollar. The yen declined amid speculation that Wednesday Governor Ben Bernanke Fed will provide more information about when the U.S. central bank will begin to reduce the amount of government bond buying program.

Technically, today’s trading session on Thursday (20/06), the dollar yen pair has a chance to move in a positive trend.

A stronger yen primarily expected soon reexamine the minimal resistance at 99.24 and 101.28 maximum. Meanwhile, if the Yen was able to break and stays below 96.43 then another alternative scenario that is likely to test support Yen’s in the area of ​​94.31 and 92.68.

 

Gold Falls 0.6% As Bernanke Statements Lift Dollar

Gold futures extend fall in electronic trading as the U.S. dollar strengthened after Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told reporters that the central bank could begin to scale back purchases of government bonds earlier this year if needed with stronger economic data.

Technically, gold at today’s trading session on Thursday (20/06) potentially bearish, test returned negative trend, but prone to reversal. RSI indicator tends to re-test support channel and towards the oversold area, but Bollinger Band which began to widen, thus giving impetus to gold to the upside.

Estimated gold price immediately prior to test support at least in the area of ​​1316.85 and re-test the maximum level of 1297.10. However, if the price of gold is able to break and hold above 1346.05 then estimated the price of gold could potentially test the Resistance 1369.11 and 1386.95.

Bullish trendline on the 4 hour chart resulted in a strong sell-off – XULF Report 19/06

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As we approach the Fed’s policy statement and Bernanke’s question and answer session at the FOMC’s press conference equities have climbed higher on mounting speculation the Fed will keep the current level of bond-buying unchanged and interest rates near zero. However gold didn’t benefit and the break of the bullish trendline on the 4 hour chart resulted in a strong sell-off.

As you can see the bullish trendline break produced a sharp decline and since reaching the low of $1360.89 price has interacted with the 38.2% retracement level at $1370.20 and began another leg of the decline. The bullish hammer indicates there may be support again at $1360.89 so traders shorting need to be mindful there could be a flurry of buy orders at this level. Place a short stop at $1371 which is just above the 38.2% Fib level and last 4 hour candlestick. According to risk and reward rules profit target should be double the risk undertaken therefore target $1354 but be wary there could be a bounce at $1360. The FOMC statement followed by press conference begins at 19:00 GMT so reduce exposure before this as gold will be very volatile.

U.S. Federal Reserve will give the signal for slowing stimulus policy - Market Analysis Wednesday 19th of June

ANALYSIS 19-06-2013

Hong Kong Stock Exchange Closes Flat, Makin overcast since morning

Hong Kong stock exchange for trading Tuesday closed flat yesterday. Reaching the end of trade, the positive movement that occurred since the more overcast morning apparently after the investor does not want to take the results too are at risk due to fundamental conditions covered by the uncertainty regarding the U.S. economic stimulus policy that today will be back Wednesday discussed the Fed meeting.

Technically, the index on the trading session today, Wednesday (19/06) chance to weaken, test negative trends, browse Wall Street. On the bearish engulfing formation M15 chart provides an opportunity for the index to move downside. However, the volume tends to rise, early indications bullish index. In addition, RSI, on the M15 chart, selling in saturated areas, signal upside.

Partly, the index test in advance Support level ie 20 744 and 20502. If failed in the 21160, the estimated index tend to test further back resistance level that is 21 431 and the possibility of being extended to 21 681 in the area.

Toss Euro ZEW report

Euro bolted into position 4-month high versus the U.S. Dollar post a survey showed German economic sentiment continues to improve for the 2nd month in a row, indicating if the largest economy in Europe has been in a moderate recovery path.

Technically, today’s trading session on Wednesday (19/06), the pair euro dollar opportunity to move in a positive trend.

Strengthening of the Euro, especially predicted back soon test resistance at 1.3583 ie the minimum and maximum of 1.3701. And as, if the Euro is not able to break below 1.3392 and then endure another alternative scenario ie the Euro had the opportunity to test Support at 1.3253 and 1.3143 area.

Gold Close Descending, Approach 4 Week Lowest Prices

Gold price ended trading Tuesday down yesterday after chance fell to near the lowest level in four town where many brokerage focused his attention on the possibilities of the U.S. Federal Reserve will give the signal for slowing stimulusnya policy.

Technically, today’s gold trading session this Wednesday (19/06) potentially bearish, test returned negative trend, but prone to reversal. RSI indicators tend to re-test Support channel oversold area and heading, but Bollinger Bands are beginning to widen, thus providing the impetus for gold for upside.

Chance of gold price immediately prior to test Support at least in the area of ​​re-test 1334.06 and 1313.03 maximum level. But if the price of gold is able to break above 1368.80 and defending the gold price estimated potential test resistance ie 1392.68 and 1411.80.

XULF Report 18/06 - Markets are awaiting for Bernanke's comments at the FOMC press conference

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Another quiet and range bound period is expected today as the markets wait for Bernanke’s comments at the FOMC press conference on Wednesday scheduled 19:00 GMT. Taking into account the mixed bag of data and the unspectacular May Non-Farms Bernanke is likely to reiterate stimulus reduction is data dependant therefore gold looks like it could be stuck in the $1375 to $1390 range for some time to come. There could be some volatility beforehand if the US housing data tonight shows further improvement in new builds which could cause a spike in equities and suppress gold but it does feel like gold needs a significant shift in the fundamental outlook in order for the bears to gain control over the bulls.

Keep looking to sell at resistance and buy at support levels displayed by shooting stars and hammers and/or two or more touches of a certain price level as this is the best way to capture a few dollars of profit before we see the big next move. It is worth noting the bullish trendline that is visible on the 1 hour chart coloured green. As I write price is sitting on the trendline making its fourth touch so there could be an opportunity to achieve a short term profit via a bounce or break. The red horizontal line displays shorter term resistance at $1385 that has received 3 touches so far today so again look for bounce or breaks at this level.

Taking a longer term view from a technical perspective remember the two side by side shooting stars on the weekly chart which has now been followed by a bullish hammer. The shadows on the shooting stars are longer than the hammers shadow meaning the bears still have the upper hand so look for good entry levels to short if you don’t mind taking on the risk and volatility that will occur on Wednesday. Sometimes candlesticks do not have immediate effects but can influence price at a later date.

Market Analysis Tuesday 18th of June

ANALYSIS 18-06-2013

Kospi worry about Global Economy

Kospi fell as widespread concerns over global economic growth outlook. G-8 confirms outlook for the global economy remains weak despite slowdown risk has been reduced.

Technically, the index in the trading session today, Tuesday (18/06) likely to weaken, test negative trends, the impact of Wall Street. On the M30 chart bearish engulfing berformasi provide opportunities for the index to move downside. However, the volume is likely to increase, an early indication of bullish index. In addition, RSI, on the M30 chart, is in the oversold area, cue upside.

Expected, the index tested the first support level ie 241.16 and 238.37. If it fails at 245.55, then the next index is expected to tend to retest the 248.66 resistance level and continue up the possibility of being in the 251.55 area.

Stock Trading Session duration in Europe, Euro Steady Against U.S. Dollar

Trading foreign exchange on Monday the euro just naturally a little movement against the U.S. dollar as investors await the outcome of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting later this week.

Technically, today’s trading session on Tuesday (18/06), the pair euro dollar likely to move in a positive trend.

A stronger Euro is mainly expected to soon re-test the resistance at 1.3541 minimum and maximum 1.3659. Meanwhile, if the Euro was unable to break and stays below 1.3357 then another alternative scenario the Euro likely to test support at the 1.3228 area and 1.3117.

Gold prices closed down to $ 1,383.10

Gold prices ended closed down after the broker more waiting to be ahead of the Federal Reserve’s FOMC meeting which will take place this week.

Technically, gold at today’s trading session on Tuesday (18/06) potentially bearish, test returned negative trend, but prone to reversal. RSI indicator tends to re-test support channel and towards the oversold area, but Bollinger Band which began to widen, thus giving impetus to gold to the upside.

Estimated gold price immediately prior to test support at least in the area of ​​1356.12 and re-test the maximum level of 1340.66. However, if the price of gold is able to break and hold above 1384.90 then estimated the price of gold could potentially test the Resistance 1404.16 and 1421.66.

XULF Weekly Report 17 – 21 June

XULF Weekly Gold Report

Last week was another week of sideways movement for gold showing good resilience against strong US Retail Sales and Jobless Claims. On Tuesday it looked as though the bears were finally getting a grip of this market as they forced down through a couple of support levels in the $1370’s to print a low of $1365.32. The fundamentals for gold are certainly bearish but this is being countered technically by the bulls wanting to push a bear trend correction and this is creating an equilibrium just under the $1400 level. The widely used term ‘tapering’, referring to the anticipated stimulus slowdown, has negative connotations for gold as the process should only be conducted in the presence of a healthy US economy and it will strengthen the US dollar making gold more expensive in other currencies but simultaneously gold is in demand to some degree because of the uncertainty of how the economies and financial markets will react when the tapering begins. However the Fed may continue with the bond buying for longer than expected and only withdraw when there are signs of inflation which would be ideal for gold as the removal of one catalyst will be replaced by another. Therefore the outlook for the rest of the year will be largely influenced by the presence of three factors; stimulus, uncertainty and inflation and taking into account these environments never seem to be far away gold should put up a good fight in the long term.

The weekly chart shows that gold could be close to deciding which way it wants to move from here and break out the $1350 to $1420 range. I have referred to the momentum indicator in recent reports as it is appropriate and very useful given gold’s circumstances at present. The indicator is pushing against its own bearish trendline which could prove to be a pivotal moment. If we see a break on the momentum indicator this would be bullish as it would be characteristic of the current trend having weakened and that the market is poised to reverse. On the contrary if we see a bounce on the indicators trendline expect to see more declines as the bulls lose confidence in trying to revive this once beloved commodity.

In the short term the best way to trade this market, taking into account the lack of direction, is to buy at support and sell at resistance. Support and resistance levels are formed when a price level receives a higher volume of buying or selling and this is often displayed by long shadowed candlesticks especially hammers and shooting stars. Bear in mind these levels on this 1 hour chart are only minor support and resistances as they have only had one instance of higher volume but nonetheless can be useful to capture a few dollars of profit. Look to sell at the yellow resistance and buy around the green support lines but be mindful of any news that may be moving price towards these levels because if the move is backed by news we could see price knock down these levels. If price approaches either of these levels in an absence of news and economic numbers then there is a stronger case for applying this tactic.

Important economic releases to watch out for this week include the German ZEW survey and US Inflation data on Tuesday. On Wednesday there is a German 10 year bond auction that will garner close attention and affect EUR/USD and at 19:00 GMT the FOMC express their views on the US economy and will give more clues as to when the tapering may begin or under what circumstances they will begin to act. There is German and US manufacturing along with US Home sales data Thursday and on Friday Bank of Japan’s Governor Kuroda speaks at a press conference.

XULF Report 17/06/2013

XULF Report

Just as a broken music record repeats the same line over and over again I’m going to repeat much of the same analysis from last week as the market remains range bound. The focus this week is on the FOMC’s press conference where traders will be attentive listening for clues as to when the Fed intends to wind down asset purchases and which conditions warrant the slowdown. Gold is really battling against the bearish setting of improving US growth, the prospect of reducing stimulus and low inflation and is showing great tenacity to be holding levels just under $1400. Often when bad news fails to push a market any further down it is a sign the market is ready for recovery however there have been a few occasions since April’s fall when that spark quickly faded therefore it looks like gold needs more than a technical correction.

While the market remains in an indecisive mode and trades around its new found equilibrium around $1390 look to trade at short term support and resistance levels. Simply buy at green support and sell at yellow resistance lines to steal a few dollars of profit. When using this tactic be very mindful of scheduled economic data and press conferences that can catch out the amateur trader and always use a stop loss. The main data due out today is the Empire State Manufacturing Index at 13:30 GMT which will further insight into America’s manufacturing sector and clues on the health of the economy.

Market Analysis Monday 17th of June

ANALYSIS 17-06-2013

Negative sentiment Marak; Nikkei Hit Back

Japanese stocks in trading today seems to have decreased significantly (17/06). Nikkei index is still in negative territory after opening fell 1 percent this morning. Investors looked again attacked negative sentiment following the decline in trading on Wall Street last weekend.

Technically, the index in the trading session today, Monday (17/06) likely to weaken, test negative trends, the impact of Wall Street. On the bearish engulfing formation M15 chart gives an opportunity for the index to move downside. However, the volume is likely to increase, an early indication of a bullish index. In addition, RSI, on the M15 chart, is in the oversold area, cue upside.

Expected, the index tested the first support level ie 11397 and 10716. If it fails at 12 435, then the next index is expected to tend to retest the resistance level of 13113 and continued up to the possibility of being in the 13770 area.

USD / JPY: Dollar Yen Down Limited, Support 93.97 | Focus G8 Meetings

In trading on Friday, the opening price of USD / JPY at 95.59. The movement of this currency pair experienced a sharp decline in the range, preceded strengthening to peak at 95.75 level and then pulled back up to the basic level of 93.97. Closing price at 94.14, marked with a bearish candle.

Technically, the trading session today, Monday (17/06), the dollar yen pair has a chance to move in a negative trend.

Weakening Yen primarily expected soon reexamine the minimum support at 92.14 and 90.80 maximum. Meanwhile, if the Yen is able to break and hold above 94.56, then another alternative scenario the chance to test Resistance Yen’s in the area of ​​96.17 and 97.67.

Prediction Gold Prices Up or Down?

Gold futures rose as a government report showed wholesale prices rose in May for the first three months, driving up the demand for the precious metal as a means of hedging tackle inflation.

Technically, gold at today’s trading session, Monday (17/06) potential reversal, tested positive trend, but prone to profit taking. Indicator RSI resistance likely to re-test the bullish channel and into the area, but the Bollinger Bands are starting to shrink, thus giving impetus to gold to the downside.

Estimated gold price immediately prior to test resistance at least in the area of ​​1418.43 and re-test the maximum level of 1435.23. However, if the gold price could not break and stays below 1390.05 then estimated the price of gold has the potential to test Support the 1369.26 and 1350.06.