Gold short-term analysis shows momentum waning into US session – 05 May 2022
Although gold rallied yesterday, following the Fed-perceived dovishness, it remains weak on the daily time frame.
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Although gold rallied yesterday, following the Fed-perceived dovishness, it remains weak on the daily time frame.
Oil is climbing following a proposal made by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to embargo Russian crude oil imports within the next six months. This ban will include both seaborne and pipeline supply. Moreover, refined products will be phased out by the end of 2022.
Gold charts a lower peak followed by a lower trough on its weekly chart.
Gold has bounced to a critical resistance level in a downtrend.
Gold covers earlier losses during the European session, in a backdrop of heightened Western-Russian tensions and persistent USD strength
Gold declines, and the dollar finds a bid as market participants prepare for Fed front-loading.
There is an excess demand for oil, which is likely to support price.
The commodity extends Tuesday’s gains, trying to stop its two-week decline, as we see an escalation in rhetoric from Russia and the West
The International Energy Agency (IEA) announced yesterday new releases from the member countries’ reserves, while markets continue to monitor the Covid-19 situation in China
The EU Commission proposed new sanctions against Russia yesterday, which do not include an oil ban, helping USOIL after Tuesday’s drop
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