21 Jan 2015
Gold steadies around USD 1300
FXStreet (Mumbai) - Gold prices have consolidated around USD 1300 levels as we head into the US session with the second tier US housing data due for release.
The yellow metal currently trades 0.67% higher for the day at USD 1302.50/Oz levels, compared to the previous session’s close at USD 1294.20/Oz levels. The metal climbed above USD 1300 mark for the first time since August 2014 as the European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to announce a balance sheet expansion program in the form of sovereign QE. Meanwhile, the uncertainty surrounding the Greek vote also supports Gold. An additional support came in the form of Bank of England minutes, which showed two dissenters of the ZIRP switching sides in favor of holding interest rates at a record low.
The metal may extend gains if the US stock markets turn risk averse. Moreover, the major index futures are pointing to a weak opening on Wall Street.
Gold Technical Levels
The immediate resistance is seen at 1309.06 (100-WMA), above which gains could be extended to 1323.2 levels. Meanwhile, support is seen at 1300.00 and 1292.1 levels.
The yellow metal currently trades 0.67% higher for the day at USD 1302.50/Oz levels, compared to the previous session’s close at USD 1294.20/Oz levels. The metal climbed above USD 1300 mark for the first time since August 2014 as the European Central Bank (ECB) is widely expected to announce a balance sheet expansion program in the form of sovereign QE. Meanwhile, the uncertainty surrounding the Greek vote also supports Gold. An additional support came in the form of Bank of England minutes, which showed two dissenters of the ZIRP switching sides in favor of holding interest rates at a record low.
The metal may extend gains if the US stock markets turn risk averse. Moreover, the major index futures are pointing to a weak opening on Wall Street.
Gold Technical Levels
The immediate resistance is seen at 1309.06 (100-WMA), above which gains could be extended to 1323.2 levels. Meanwhile, support is seen at 1300.00 and 1292.1 levels.