Short term - Technical Outlook
Gold futures closed near 160,000, ending with a red candle as price extended the pullback from the 163,910 highs toward the 159,500-160,000 support zone. The session reflects continued corrective pressure following the sharp rejection from the recent peak, with the MACD histogram firmly negative and confirming sustained bearish momentum.
Price is now consolidating near the 20 EMA (160,900) breakdown area, with the 158,000-159,500 zone acting as the immediate support band. A sustained close above 159,500 would signal stabilization and invite recovery toward 160,500-161,500. Until then, the sharp rejection from the highs and the negative MACD keep rallies vulnerable near the 159,500-160,000 zone.
On the downside, a close below 158,000 would confirm renewed bearish pressure and invite extension toward 157,000-156,000. The overall short-term bias remains cautious, with sellers in control following the sharp pullback from the highs unless 159,500 is reclaimed on a closing basis.
Short term Research Report Call
Buy Above: 159,500 | Targets: 160,500, 161,500 | Stop-loss: 158,500
Sell Below: 158,000 | Targets: 157,000, 156,000 | Stop-loss: 159,000