19 Aug 2015
Gold shoots to highs near $1,130
FXStreet (Edinburgh) - Gold prices are extending its upside momentum on Wednesday, testing session highs near $1,130 per ounce.
Gold firmer on global slowdown concerns
Prices for the yellow metal gathered further traction today fuelled by increasing concerns over the health of the global economy. Another bout of selling pressure in the main bourses prompted investors to look for the safe haven metal, pushing prices to 4-week highs in the $1,130 neighbourhood.
However, the current upbeat tone around Gold will be put to the test later, as the FOMC will publish its minutes of the last meeting. Traders will look for clues regarding the timing of a potential rate hike by the Fed following the recent string of positive data.
Gold levels to watch
Gold is advancing 1.05% at $1,128.50 and a surpass of $1,134.57 (high Jul.20) would aim for $1,145.81 (high Jul.17) and finally $1,149.46 (high Jul.16). On the flip side, the initial support lies at $1,101.60 (low Aug.12) followed by $1,093.70 (low Aug.11) and then $1,072.30 (2015 low Jul.20).
Gold firmer on global slowdown concerns
Prices for the yellow metal gathered further traction today fuelled by increasing concerns over the health of the global economy. Another bout of selling pressure in the main bourses prompted investors to look for the safe haven metal, pushing prices to 4-week highs in the $1,130 neighbourhood.
However, the current upbeat tone around Gold will be put to the test later, as the FOMC will publish its minutes of the last meeting. Traders will look for clues regarding the timing of a potential rate hike by the Fed following the recent string of positive data.
Gold levels to watch
Gold is advancing 1.05% at $1,128.50 and a surpass of $1,134.57 (high Jul.20) would aim for $1,145.81 (high Jul.17) and finally $1,149.46 (high Jul.16). On the flip side, the initial support lies at $1,101.60 (low Aug.12) followed by $1,093.70 (low Aug.11) and then $1,072.30 (2015 low Jul.20).