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Gold prices have surged above $2,700 on hopes for a rate cut, reaching a high of $2,704 and currently trading around $2,693.
Central Bank Decisions on the Horizon
This week, three major central banks—the Bank of Canada (BoC), Swiss National Bank (SNB), and European Central Bank (ECB)—are expected to announce important monetary policy changes that may impact global markets. The BoC anticipates cutting its interest rate by 50 basis points from 3.75% to 3.25% due to rising unemployment at 6.8%. The SNB is likely to keep its rate steady at 1.75% as the Swiss economy remains strong, while the ECB is expected to lower its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 3.00% due to concerns about sluggish economic growth in the Eurozone.
Upcoming CPI Report
The US Consumer Price Index (CPI) report for November 2024 will be released today at 8:30 AM ET. Analysts expect year-over-year CPI to rise to 2.7%, up from 2.6% in October, while the monthly CPI change is predicted to increase by 0.2%. The core CPI, which excludes food and energy prices, is expected to remain steady at 3.3%.
Increased Rate Cut Expectations
According to the CME FedWatch Tool, the probability of a rate cut by the Federal Reserve in December has increased to 86.10% from 78.10% just a week ago.
Technical Analysis of Gold Prices
From a technical standpoint, gold prices are currently above both short-term and long-term moving averages, indicating a bearish trend. Immediate support is at $2,670, with potential declines to $2,650, $2,620, $2,600, $2,570, $2,536, and $2,500. Resistance is set at $2,670; breaking this could lead to prices rising toward $2,700, $2,720, and $2,750.
Suggested Trading Strategy
A suggested trading strategy is to buy on dips between $2,640, maintain a stop-loss at $2,600, and aim for a target price of $2,725.
