Gold prices fall in early trading, eyeing key support levels

Gold prices fall in early trade, focus on key support levels and Fed decision – Technical Analysis and Strategic Planning

On Monday (April 27), spot gold prices fell slightly in early trading, down as much as 0.65% to $4,677.60 per ounce. ✨

📌Fundamental background: complex factors and cautious market

Geopolitical risks and inflation concerns: The peace talks between the United States and Iran have reached an impasse. Oil prices rose by more than 2% on Monday, and inflation expectations have risen again. Safe-haven demand coincides with expectations of interest rate hikes, putting downward pressure on gold prices. 📈

A crucial week for central banks: This week, the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank, Bank of England and Bank of Japan will announce interest rate decisions, and the market focus gradually turns to the direction of monetary policy. Expectations for the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates this year have increased slightly, and the U.S. dollar index has rebounded, putting pressure on gold prices. 💵

Important data awaits release: U.S. first-quarter GDP and March PCE data will be released this week, which may cause significant market fluctuations. 📊

🧠Technical Analysis: Pullback continues, key levels await testing

Daily chart 📉

Gold prices fell below the short-term upward trend line and entered a consolidation phase.

Key Support: Around $4,650 (a fall below this level could lead to a further test of the $4,600 level).

Key resistance: $4730-4750 area. Momentum indicators point to increasing downward pressure, limiting the potential for a short-term rebound.

4-hour chart ⏰ The price shows a downward trend, and the short-term moving average diverges downward, indicating that the downward trend prevails.

Note: Sudden geopolitical events can trigger rapid, short-term rebounds.

🎯Specific trading strategy (short-selling strategy🎯) Current focus: Gold price faces resistance near $4,725, which is the 20-day moving average resistance level. It is recommended to open a small selling position.

If stop loss order is activated: $4740-4750 is the best range for short selling.

Upside resistance: $4730-4740

Stop loss: $4750

Target: $4720-4730 (short term)

Buying Strategy🛡️

Downside support: $4650-4660

Stop loss: $4640

Target: $4670-4680

⚠️This strategy is based on current market conditions. Please make flexible adjustments based on current market conditions and your risk tolerance.

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