The bullions are trading neutral today as investors are focused on yesterday's gains in the crude oil. However, the Gold prices gained compared to the weak U.S. dollar. Since our previous update, Ascending Triangle Pattern & Gold – Potential Trade Idea, the Gold prices have not made any significant movement.

Bullish Gold – Major Reasons

There are a few reasons the Gold's bullish price action.

First – The demand for Gold increased due to the weaker inflation & retail sale figures released by the United States. This is because of its negative correlation with the U.S. dollar.  

Second – The Gold prices soared due to increased concerns surrounding the situation with North Korea as they performed another missile test over the weekend. Considering the threat of conflict between North Korea and the United States, investors switched to invest in Gold rather than risky assets.

Third – The Gold and U.S. treasuries are considered a good alternative investment area for investors. The demand for Gold and U.S. treasuries increase at times of uncertainty. The demand for U.S. treasuries increased which means that the investors also increased the Gold prices.

Forex Trading Signal

In the Asian trading session today, we shared a call to sell below $1234, with a stop loss above $1237.6 and a take profit at $1229.

Gold – Triangle Pattern 

Technical Outlook – Intraday

On the 4-hour chart, the Gold is still consolidating in an ascending triangle pattern.  The most recent resistance prevails at $1236 and a support at $1227.

Technically, the metal seems bullish as the prices are holding above 50 periods EMA along with the leading indicators, RSI and Stochastic which are holding in the buying territory.

In my opinion, the breakage above $1236 is likely to add further buying until $1241 whereas, on the lower side, the Gold is likely to target $1229/27.