Market Review
Spot gold is currently trading around 3730.00 USD per ounce. Overnight, it held high levels with support from Fed officials' dovish statements. The market continues to digest monetary policy expectations and awaits key inflation data for direction.
Driving Analysis
St. Louis Fed President Musalem strongly supports a 25 basis point rate cut in September. He argues that, despite inflation being above the 2.00% target, rising employment risks require policy adjustments. He notes that current monetary policy is between "slightly restrictive and neutral," with the real policy rate at 0.80%, below the long-term neutral rate.
Musalem emphasizes that if signs of a softening labor market emerge further and inflation risks are manageable, he would back additional rate cuts. Economic data shows U.S. growth in the first half of the year at 1.40%, below long-term potential, with mixed consumer spending patterns. The labor market has warning signs, including rising unemployment in cyclical sensitive groups, increases in the U6 unemployment rate, and growth in long-term unemployment numbers.
The market is focused on Friday's core PCE inflation data, expected to show a rate of 2.90%, significantly above the Fed's target.
Technical Analysis
The 4-hour chart shows gold prices oscillating near historical highs. Key support is at 3710.00 USD per ounce; if it holds, it could test upwards to 3740.00. The MACD indicator shows strong bullish momentum, the RSI is in a strong zone, the Bollinger Bands are expanding to indicate high volatility, and the price along the upper band confirms the bullish pattern remains solid.
Trading Strategy Reference
Spot Gold
Long opportunity: Buy on pullback to 3710.00 if it stabilizes, target 3740.00.
Spot Silver
Buy on dip to 43.000 if it stabilizes, target 43.600.
Risk Warning
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