Ichimoku Analysis (4- Hour chart)
Tenken-Sen- $1895.57
Kijun-Sen- $1900.70
Gold holds below $1900 on a surge in US treasury yields. It hit a low of $1885 yesterday and is currently trading around $1891.50.
The number of people who have filed for unemployment benefits declined by 11000 to 239000 for the week ending Aug 12th, 2023, compared to a forecast of 240000. US Philly fed manufacturing index jumped to 12 vs -10 expected.
US dollar index- Bullish. Minor support around 102/101. The near-term resistance is 103.50/105.
According to the CME Fed watch tool, the probability of a no-rate hike in Sep decreased to 88.5% from 90% a week ago.
The US 10-year yield pared some of its gains after hitting a multi-week high. The US 10 and 2-year spread narrowed to -67% from -110%.
Factors to watch for gold price action-
Global stock market- bullish (negative for gold)
US dollar index - Bullish (bearish for gold)
US10-year bond yield- Bullish (negative for gold)
Technical:
The near–term support is around $1885, a break below targets of $1847/$1820. The yellow metal faces minor resistance around $1920 and a breach above will take it to the next level of $942/$1950.
It is good to buy on dips around $1890 with SL around $1870 for TP of $1950.
