☘️Fundamental analysis
Gold prices rose to the 2410 zone on Friday after hitting an intraday low of $2,391. The yellow metal will extend gains for a third straight week on speculation that the Federal Reserve (Fed) could begin an easing cycle in September.
The US Bureau of Labor Statistics on Friday revealed that the Producer Price Index (PPI) increased slightly in June, above analysts' estimates. As a result, US Treasury yields are falling, a boost for the non-yielding metal, which benefits from low yields.
Meanwhile, Fed officials remain cautious about changes in monetary policy. Fed President St. Louis Alberto Musalem stated that current interest rates are appropriate for current conditions and expects the economy to grow between 1.5% and 2% this year. US Dollar Index (DXY), according to The US dollar tracked against six other currencies, which fell more than 0.40% to 104.09.
☘️Technical analysis
Gold prices consolidate above $2,400 for the second day in a row after decisively breaking the Head-and-Shoulders neckline. Momentum favors the buyers, despite being depicted by a flat Relative Strength Index (RSI).
That being said, the path of least resistance is up. The first level of resistance for XAU/USD will be the yearly high of $2,450, ahead of the $2,500 round mark. Conversely, if Gold slips below $2,400 there will be many support levels to push the gold price back to its orbit. Two notable levels coincide with the two EMA lines at 2390 and 2365. Deeper is the 2340 most important Break Out zone that we pay attention to for gold to maintain its long-term uptrend.
Support: 2390-2365-2351-2340
Resistance: 2424-2433-2450