FXStreet (Mumbai) – Gold prices turned lower in the US session to trade near post-NFP lows as the USD index strengthened despite weak import price index data.
Stuck in a range
At USD 1087/Oz, the prices remain stuck in the range of USD 1085-1095. The range was established after the USD rally post-NFP release on Friday stalled in early Asian session on Monday. Prices rose to a high of USD 1095/Oz earlier today, before falling back near USD 1095/Oz on USD strength.
Ahead in the day, the metal could continue to track the USD index; which currently trades 0.37% higher around 99.48 levels.
Gold Technical Levels
The immediate resistance is seen at 1091.53 (hourly 50-MA), above which the prices could test 1100. On the other side, support is seen at 1085.44 (Friday’s low), under which the losses could be extended to 1070 (July lows).
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