Gold Spot / U.S. Dollar
Short
Updated

Gold Faces $3,430 Resistance – Minor Pullback Likely

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📊 Market Dynamics:
Following the PCE report, gold rallied sharply and is now trading around $3,427/oz, testing a major resistance zone. Buyers remain in control, but profit-taking emerges near $3,430.

📉 Technical Analysis:
• Key Resistance: $3,430 – $3,435
• Nearest Support: $3,418 – $3,415
• EMA 09: Price holds above EMA09, keeping bullish bias intact.
• Candlestick / Momentum: H1 candles show long upper wicks around $3,430 → signaling short-term selling pressure.

📌 Outlook:
A clear break above $3,430 could extend gains toward $3,440 – $3,450; failure to hold may trigger a pullback to $3,418 – $3,415.

💡 Suggested Trading Strategy:
• 🔻 SELL XAU/USD: $3,437 – $3,435
🎯 TP: 40/80/200 pips
❌ SL: $3,442
Trade active
Next week, gold is likely to **trade within the \$3,366 – \$3,438/oz range and only break out if triggered by the NFP report or Fed policy signals**.
Trade closed: target reached
The gold price at the beginning of September rose to a high of 3486

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