July 16 – 20: Key Trading Levels for Gold & WTI Crude Oil

The commodities (gold and oil) were very noisy on Monday on the back of mixed fundamentals. Oil prices slumped more than 4% as Libyan...


The commodities (gold and oil) were very noisy on Monday on the back of mixed fundamentals. Oil prices slumped more than 4% as Libyan ports resumed and traders eyed possible supply increases by Russia and other producers.

However, gold trades steady as the demand for gold in top consumer China has been limited. Yup, it’s mostly due to the ongoing trade war with the United States which has weakened the local currency, making it hard for Chinese investors to buy gold.

Well, the game isn’t over yet. As discussed in FX Leaders’ July 17 – Economic Event’s Report, Fed Chair Powell is due to testify on the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report before the Senate Banking Committee, in Washington DC at 14:00 (GMT). We can say that’s the key event which can drive breakouts in the sideways market. Watch out the key support and resistance levels for the current week.

Gold – XAU/USD – Trading Levels

Support Resistance

1239.43 1255.77
1234.37 1260.83
1226.2 1269
Key Trading Level: 1247.6

WTI – Crude Oil – Trading Levels

Support Resistance
69.56 73.74
68.27 75.03
66.18 77.12
Key Trading Level: 71.65

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Arslan Butt
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Arslan Butt serves as the Lead Commodities and Indices Analyst, bringing a wealth of expertise to the field. With an MBA in Behavioral Finance and active progress towards a Ph.D., Arslan possesses a deep understanding of market dynamics.His professional journey includes a significant role as a senior analyst at a leading brokerage firm, complementing his extensive experience as a market analyst and day trader. Adept in educating others, Arslan has a commendable track record as an instructor and public speaker.His incisive analyses, particularly within the realms of cryptocurrency and forex markets, are showcased across esteemed financial publications such as ForexCrunch, InsideBitcoins, and EconomyWatch, solidifying his reputation in the financial community.

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