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- February 24, 2026, 04:50:36 PMAnalysis of AUD/USD Ahead of Key Data Release
As the AUD/USD chart shows, the Australian dollar posted strong performance in January and February. Since the start of the year, the "Aussie" has gained nearly 6% against the US dollar.
Among the bullish drivers:
→ The policy stance of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), which raised its cash rate to 3.85% in February 2026, while many other central banks are considering rate cuts.
→ A resilient labour market. Australia's unemployment rate remains at 4.1%, giving the RBA room to keep interest rates elevated.
→ Commodity markets. High prices for gold, iron ore and energy exports continue to support Australia's trade balance.
However, an important CPI report is due tomorrow. Inflation data could inject additional volatility into the market and test the strength of the Australian dollar.
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As the AUD/USD chart shows, the Australian dollar posted strong performance in January and February. Since the start of the year, the "Aussie" has gained nearly 6% against the US dollar.
Among the bullish drivers:
→ The policy stance of the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA), which raised its cash rate to 3.85% in February 2026, while many other central banks are considering rate cuts.
→ A resilient labour market. Australia's unemployment rate remains at 4.1%, giving the RBA room to keep interest rates elevated.
→ Commodity markets. High prices for gold, iron ore and energy exports continue to support Australia's trade balance.
However, an important CPI report is due tomorrow. Inflation data could inject additional volatility into the market and test the strength of the Australian dollar.
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- February 24, 2026, 04:38:29 PMWhy IBM Shares Plunged by More Than 13%
Yesterday, shares in IBM Corporation opened above $254 but closed below $224. By some estimates, this marked the company's largest single-day decline in the past 25 years. Since the start of February, the stock has fallen by roughly 27%, its worst monthly performance since 1968.
Why Did IBM's Share Price Drop?
The main trigger was an announcement by Anthropic about the launch of a new AI tool, Claude Code, designed to modernise legacy COBOL code.
This is particularly significant for IBM, as much of "Big Blue's" business is tied to mainframes processing transactions for banks and government institutions in COBOL. Traditionally, upgrading such systems required "armies of consultants" and multi-billion-dollar budgets.
The new AI solution promises to automate this process, making it faster and more cost-effective. This not only poses a direct threat to IBM's services and support revenues, but also reignites concerns that AI could reshape the entire technology sector, rendering established business models less sustainable.
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Yesterday, shares in IBM Corporation opened above $254 but closed below $224. By some estimates, this marked the company's largest single-day decline in the past 25 years. Since the start of February, the stock has fallen by roughly 27%, its worst monthly performance since 1968.
Why Did IBM's Share Price Drop?
The main trigger was an announcement by Anthropic about the launch of a new AI tool, Claude Code, designed to modernise legacy COBOL code.
This is particularly significant for IBM, as much of "Big Blue's" business is tied to mainframes processing transactions for banks and government institutions in COBOL. Traditionally, upgrading such systems required "armies of consultants" and multi-billion-dollar budgets.
The new AI solution promises to automate this process, making it faster and more cost-effective. This not only poses a direct threat to IBM's services and support revenues, but also reignites concerns that AI could reshape the entire technology sector, rendering established business models less sustainable.
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- February 24, 2026, 04:12:48 PMRelative Strength Index (RSI): Trading Strategies, Settings, and Market Applications
RSI is a popular momentum indicator in technical trading across forex, stock, and cryptocurrency* markets. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator developed by J. Welles Earnings-price ratioer that measures the speed of price movements on a 0–100 scale. Traders use it to detect overbought/oversold conditions, trend strength, pullbacks, and exhaustion.
Although often viewed as a basic oscillator, the RSI plays a more nuanced role in professional trading strategies, particularly when combined with trend and volatility indicators. Understanding how the RSI behaves in different market environments may help traders refine entries, implement risk management strategies, and confirm trade setups.
In this article, we will consider how the RSI indicator works, how it is calculated, and how it can be applied in practical trading strategies across multiple asset classes.
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RSI is a popular momentum indicator in technical trading across forex, stock, and cryptocurrency* markets. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator developed by J. Welles Earnings-price ratioer that measures the speed of price movements on a 0–100 scale. Traders use it to detect overbought/oversold conditions, trend strength, pullbacks, and exhaustion.
Although often viewed as a basic oscillator, the RSI plays a more nuanced role in professional trading strategies, particularly when combined with trend and volatility indicators. Understanding how the RSI behaves in different market environments may help traders refine entries, implement risk management strategies, and confirm trade setups.
In this article, we will consider how the RSI indicator works, how it is calculated, and how it can be applied in practical trading strategies across multiple asset classes.
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- February 23, 2026, 03:54:07 PMGold Price Rises to Highest Level Since Early February
As shown on the XAU/USD chart today, gold climbed above $5,170, reaching its highest level so far this month. The main bullish factors are:
→ US tariff uncertainty – after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs on Friday, the US president reinstated them, initially at 10% and then announcing an increase to 15% on Saturday.
→ Heightened geopolitical tensions – media reports indicate that the US is prepared not only for targeted strikes against Iran but also for a longer military operation. The presence of two aircraft carrier groups in the region raises the risk of direct confrontation, traditionally boosting gold demand.
→ End of the Chinese holiday season – the People's Bank of China, pursuing a reserve diversification strategy away from the US dollar, may continue purchasing physical gold.
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As shown on the XAU/USD chart today, gold climbed above $5,170, reaching its highest level so far this month. The main bullish factors are:
→ US tariff uncertainty – after the Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs on Friday, the US president reinstated them, initially at 10% and then announcing an increase to 15% on Saturday.
→ Heightened geopolitical tensions – media reports indicate that the US is prepared not only for targeted strikes against Iran but also for a longer military operation. The presence of two aircraft carrier groups in the region raises the risk of direct confrontation, traditionally boosting gold demand.
→ End of the Chinese holiday season – the People's Bank of China, pursuing a reserve diversification strategy away from the US dollar, may continue purchasing physical gold.
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- February 23, 2026, 03:33:24 PMUSD/CAD Analysis Following Changes in US Tariff Policy
Currency markets opened on Monday with the US dollar under pressure, as traders assessed weekend developments related to US tariff policy. According to Reuters:
→ On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's sweeping tariffs exceeded his authority.
→ In response, the US president criticised the court and introduced a blanket 15% import levy. Trump also insisted that higher-tariff agreements with trade partners should remain in force.
Against this backdrop, USD/CAD slipped below the 1.3660 level today. This comes despite the upward move observed since 11 February (marked by purple lines), which developed after Canadian inflation slowed from 2.7% to 2.4%. The weaker inflation data weighed on the Canadian dollar, as markets began pricing in the possibility of future interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada.
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Currency markets opened on Monday with the US dollar under pressure, as traders assessed weekend developments related to US tariff policy. According to Reuters:
→ On Friday, the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's sweeping tariffs exceeded his authority.
→ In response, the US president criticised the court and introduced a blanket 15% import levy. Trump also insisted that higher-tariff agreements with trade partners should remain in force.
Against this backdrop, USD/CAD slipped below the 1.3660 level today. This comes despite the upward move observed since 11 February (marked by purple lines), which developed after Canadian inflation slowed from 2.7% to 2.4%. The weaker inflation data weighed on the Canadian dollar, as markets began pricing in the possibility of future interest rate cuts by the Bank of Canada.
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- February 23, 2026, 02:01:54 PMMarket Analysis: AUD/USD and NZD/USD Flash Early Signs of Bullish Recovery
AUD/USD is attempting a fresh increase from 0.7015. NZD/USD is consolidating and could aim for a move above 0.6000 in the short term.
Important Takeaways for AUD/USD and NZD/USD Analysis Today
- The Aussie Dollar remained supported above 0.7000 and recovered losses against the US Dollar.
- There was a break above a key declining channel with resistance at 0.7070 on the hourly chart of AUD/USD at FXOpen.
- NZD/USD is consolidating above 0.5965 and 0.5950.
- There was a break above a declining channel with resistance at 0.5960 on the hourly chart of NZD/USD at FXOpen.
AUD/USD Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of AUD/USD at FXOpen, the pair formed a base above 0.7000. The Aussie Dollar started a decent increase above 0.7035 against the US Dollar to enter a short-term positive zone.
There was a break above a key declining channel with resistance at 0.7070. The bulls even pushed the pair above the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 0.7147 swing high to the 0.7015 low and the 50-hour simple moving average.
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AUD/USD is attempting a fresh increase from 0.7015. NZD/USD is consolidating and could aim for a move above 0.6000 in the short term.
Important Takeaways for AUD/USD and NZD/USD Analysis Today
- The Aussie Dollar remained supported above 0.7000 and recovered losses against the US Dollar.
- There was a break above a key declining channel with resistance at 0.7070 on the hourly chart of AUD/USD at FXOpen.
- NZD/USD is consolidating above 0.5965 and 0.5950.
- There was a break above a declining channel with resistance at 0.5960 on the hourly chart of NZD/USD at FXOpen.
AUD/USD Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of AUD/USD at FXOpen, the pair formed a base above 0.7000. The Aussie Dollar started a decent increase above 0.7035 against the US Dollar to enter a short-term positive zone.
There was a break above a key declining channel with resistance at 0.7070. The bulls even pushed the pair above the 61.8% Fib retracement level of the downward move from the 0.7147 swing high to the 0.7015 low and the 50-hour simple moving average.
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- February 20, 2026, 12:10:59 PMSilver Price Breaks February Resistance Line
As seen on the XAG/USD chart, silver has today breached the upper boundary of the descending channel formed by February's lower highs and lows.
Bullish sentiment is supported by heightened geopolitical tensions and rising demand for safe-haven assets. According to media reports:
→ On Thursday, US President Donald Trump warned Iran that it must reach an agreement on its nuclear programme, or "really bad things" would happen, setting a 10–15 day deadline.
→ In response, Tehran threatened retaliatory strikes on US bases in the region if attacked.
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As seen on the XAG/USD chart, silver has today breached the upper boundary of the descending channel formed by February's lower highs and lows.
Bullish sentiment is supported by heightened geopolitical tensions and rising demand for safe-haven assets. According to media reports:
→ On Thursday, US President Donald Trump warned Iran that it must reach an agreement on its nuclear programme, or "really bad things" would happen, setting a 10–15 day deadline.
→ In response, Tehran threatened retaliatory strikes on US bases in the region if attacked.
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- February 20, 2026, 12:04:26 PMEuropean Currencies Decline Ahead of Key Data from Europe and the US
EUR/USD and GBP/USD extended their decline, revisiting recent extremes after last week's corrective rebound. The recovery attempt was largely technical in nature and did not alter the broader structure of the move. Additional pressure on European currencies came from dollar strength following Wednesday's release of the Federal Open Market Committee minutes, which signalled a cautious stance and offered no indication of imminent policy easing. This reinforced support for the US currency and triggered a fresh downward impulse in both EUR/USD and GBP/USD.
At present, the market's focus has shifted to upcoming macroeconomic data from both Europe and the United States. These releases are likely to determine whether the current downward trend gathers further momentum or whether the pairs begin to establish medium-term support levels.
Overall, the euro and sterling remain under pressure after the recent correction faded and the dollar strengthened on the back of the minutes. Further direction will depend on incoming data: either the bearish trend will be confirmed, or the market will begin searching for more sustainable levels of stabilisation.
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EUR/USD and GBP/USD extended their decline, revisiting recent extremes after last week's corrective rebound. The recovery attempt was largely technical in nature and did not alter the broader structure of the move. Additional pressure on European currencies came from dollar strength following Wednesday's release of the Federal Open Market Committee minutes, which signalled a cautious stance and offered no indication of imminent policy easing. This reinforced support for the US currency and triggered a fresh downward impulse in both EUR/USD and GBP/USD.
At present, the market's focus has shifted to upcoming macroeconomic data from both Europe and the United States. These releases are likely to determine whether the current downward trend gathers further momentum or whether the pairs begin to establish medium-term support levels.
Overall, the euro and sterling remain under pressure after the recent correction faded and the dollar strengthened on the back of the minutes. Further direction will depend on incoming data: either the bearish trend will be confirmed, or the market will begin searching for more sustainable levels of stabilisation.
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- February 19, 2026, 01:36:45 PMEUR/USD Chart Analysis: Volatility May Return to the Market
As indicated by the Bollinger Bands width indicator, the EUR/USD market remained relatively subdued in February, with the indicator twice retreating towards its lower boundary.
However, price action over the past two sessions suggests renewed activity — the range formed between 11 and 17 February has been broken to the downside by sellers.
From a fundamental perspective, this move reflects a combination of factors, including:
→ Reports that European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is planning to step down before the end of her term in October next year. This development is viewed as a bearish factor for the euro.
→ Minutes from the FOMC meeting showing that policymakers are in no rush to cut interest rates. Opinions were divided, with some members even open to raising the Fed rate if inflation proves persistent. The prospect of a tighter Federal Reserve stance is supportive for the US dollar.
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As indicated by the Bollinger Bands width indicator, the EUR/USD market remained relatively subdued in February, with the indicator twice retreating towards its lower boundary.
However, price action over the past two sessions suggests renewed activity — the range formed between 11 and 17 February has been broken to the downside by sellers.
From a fundamental perspective, this move reflects a combination of factors, including:
→ Reports that European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde is planning to step down before the end of her term in October next year. This development is viewed as a bearish factor for the euro.
→ Minutes from the FOMC meeting showing that policymakers are in no rush to cut interest rates. Opinions were divided, with some members even open to raising the Fed rate if inflation proves persistent. The prospect of a tighter Federal Reserve stance is supportive for the US dollar.
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- February 19, 2026, 01:28:37 PMWTI Crude Reaches February High
As the XTI/USD chart shows, the price of a barrel has today moved above the highs of 4 and 11 February, rising beyond the $66 level and marking its highest point since the start of the month. Bullish sentiment is being driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, primarily linked to Iran. According to media reports:
→ Negotiations between the parties remain inconclusive. Although Tehran stated that a "general agreement" had been reached with Washington on the framework of a potential nuclear deal, US Vice-President JD Vance indicated that Iran had failed to meet US demands.
→ President Donald Trump, in turn, maintains that the use of military force remains an option.
This raises the prospect of Iran attempting to block the Strait of Hormuz — a key route for global oil and gas shipments. Any US military action could evolve into a prolonged campaign, unlike the short-lived operation in Venezuela.
Heightened geopolitical risk is therefore pushing oil prices towards fresh yearly highs.
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As the XTI/USD chart shows, the price of a barrel has today moved above the highs of 4 and 11 February, rising beyond the $66 level and marking its highest point since the start of the month. Bullish sentiment is being driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, primarily linked to Iran. According to media reports:
→ Negotiations between the parties remain inconclusive. Although Tehran stated that a "general agreement" had been reached with Washington on the framework of a potential nuclear deal, US Vice-President JD Vance indicated that Iran had failed to meet US demands.
→ President Donald Trump, in turn, maintains that the use of military force remains an option.
This raises the prospect of Iran attempting to block the Strait of Hormuz — a key route for global oil and gas shipments. Any US military action could evolve into a prolonged campaign, unlike the short-lived operation in Venezuela.
Heightened geopolitical risk is therefore pushing oil prices towards fresh yearly highs.
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- February 19, 2026, 01:22:39 PMFOMC Minutes Support the Dollar: Yen and Canadian Dollar Retreat
The dollar strengthened following the release of the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee, reflecting the regulator's more hawkish tone. In the document, policymakers highlighted persistent inflationary risks and the need for a cautious approach to any potential policy easing. This reduced expectations of imminent rate cuts and supported demand for the US currency.
At the same time, the market remains focused on upcoming US macroeconomic releases due before the end of the week. Attention is centred on the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index, initial jobless claims, trade data, and housing market statistics. These releases could either reinforce the impact of the minutes or partially offset it if the figures come in weaker than expected.
Overall, the dollar has rebounded from support levels after the publication of the minutes. However, the further development of the upward correction in USD/JPY and USD/CAD will depend on incoming data. Market sentiment remains neutral-analytical, as participants assess whether the data will confirm the resilience of the US economy or trigger a deeper dollar correction.
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The dollar strengthened following the release of the minutes from the Federal Open Market Committee, reflecting the regulator's more hawkish tone. In the document, policymakers highlighted persistent inflationary risks and the need for a cautious approach to any potential policy easing. This reduced expectations of imminent rate cuts and supported demand for the US currency.
At the same time, the market remains focused on upcoming US macroeconomic releases due before the end of the week. Attention is centred on the Philadelphia Fed Manufacturing Index, initial jobless claims, trade data, and housing market statistics. These releases could either reinforce the impact of the minutes or partially offset it if the figures come in weaker than expected.
Overall, the dollar has rebounded from support levels after the publication of the minutes. However, the further development of the upward correction in USD/JPY and USD/CAD will depend on incoming data. Market sentiment remains neutral-analytical, as participants assess whether the data will confirm the resilience of the US economy or trigger a deeper dollar correction.
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- February 19, 2026, 01:08:09 PMAnalytical Silver Price Forecasts for 2026 and Beyond
Silver continues to sit at the intersection of monetary confidence, industrial transformation, and geopolitical tension. Its price history shows repeated phases of sharp repricing followed by consolidation, reflecting shifts in macro conditions rather than steady progression.
Looking ahead, silver's role in electrification, combined with fiscal and currency dynamics, keeps it firmly in focus for market participants. This article examines silver's historical price behaviour and provides analysts' silver price predictions for the next 5 years, placing recent developments within a broader market context.
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Silver continues to sit at the intersection of monetary confidence, industrial transformation, and geopolitical tension. Its price history shows repeated phases of sharp repricing followed by consolidation, reflecting shifts in macro conditions rather than steady progression.
Looking ahead, silver's role in electrification, combined with fiscal and currency dynamics, keeps it firmly in focus for market participants. This article examines silver's historical price behaviour and provides analysts' silver price predictions for the next 5 years, placing recent developments within a broader market context.
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- February 18, 2026, 11:31:38 AMFTSE 100 Index Climbs to a Record High
The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released today showed a slowdown in inflation. According to Forex Factory, the annual figure came in at 3.0%, compared with 3.4% the previous month.
Media reports note that:
→ this marks the lowest level since March 2025;
→ the easing in inflation was driven by lower prices for petrol, air fares, food and education.
As a result, optimism prevails in the equity market, with expectations of monetary policy easing gaining traction. According to Trading Economics, the bullish trend is particularly evident in defence and mining stocks.
The chart of the UK's FTSE 100 index (UK 100 on FXOpen) shows the market in a clear uptrend, with a sequence of higher highs and higher lows allowing an ascending channel to be drawn.
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The UK Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released today showed a slowdown in inflation. According to Forex Factory, the annual figure came in at 3.0%, compared with 3.4% the previous month.
Media reports note that:
→ this marks the lowest level since March 2025;
→ the easing in inflation was driven by lower prices for petrol, air fares, food and education.
As a result, optimism prevails in the equity market, with expectations of monetary policy easing gaining traction. According to Trading Economics, the bullish trend is particularly evident in defence and mining stocks.
The chart of the UK's FTSE 100 index (UK 100 on FXOpen) shows the market in a clear uptrend, with a sequence of higher highs and higher lows allowing an ascending channel to be drawn.
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- February 18, 2026, 11:25:49 AMNew Zealand Dollar Weakens After Central Bank Decision
The New Zealand dollar weakened today after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced its decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
While the decision itself was widely expected, the accompanying forecasts drew attention due to their dovish tone. According to the official statement:
→ monetary policy is likely to remain accommodative for some time, although the possibility of a rate hike in the fourth quarter was not ruled out;
→ inflation is returning to the target range.
The currency market reacted by pushing the NZD lower against major counterparts. NZD/USD, for example, fell to its lowest level in nearly two weeks.
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The New Zealand dollar weakened today after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand (RBNZ) announced its decision to keep interest rates unchanged.
While the decision itself was widely expected, the accompanying forecasts drew attention due to their dovish tone. According to the official statement:
→ monetary policy is likely to remain accommodative for some time, although the possibility of a rate hike in the fourth quarter was not ruled out;
→ inflation is returning to the target range.
The currency market reacted by pushing the NZD lower against major counterparts. NZD/USD, for example, fell to its lowest level in nearly two weeks.
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- February 18, 2026, 11:14:13 AMMarket Analysis: Gold Sees Profit-Taking While WTI Crude Tests Key Support
Gold price started a downside correction from $5,115. WTI Crude oil is now attempting to recover after sliding toward $61.80.
Important Takeaways for Gold and WTI Crude Oil Prices Analysis Today
- Gold price climbed higher toward the $5,120 zone before there was a sharp decline against the US Dollar.
- A key bearish trend line is forming with resistance at $4,945 on the hourly chart of gold at FXOpen.
- WTI Crude oil prices extended losses below the $63.40 pivot zone.
- It dipped below a rising channel with support at $62.85 on the hourly chart of XTI/USD at FXOpen.
Gold Price Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of Gold at FXOpen, the price climbed above $5,000. The price even spiked above $5,100 before the bears appeared.
A high was formed near $5,115 before there was a fresh decline. The last swing high was near $5,052 before the price settled below $5,000 and the 50-hour simple moving average. It tested the $4,850 zone.
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Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only (excluding FXOpen EU). It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.
Gold price started a downside correction from $5,115. WTI Crude oil is now attempting to recover after sliding toward $61.80.
Important Takeaways for Gold and WTI Crude Oil Prices Analysis Today
- Gold price climbed higher toward the $5,120 zone before there was a sharp decline against the US Dollar.
- A key bearish trend line is forming with resistance at $4,945 on the hourly chart of gold at FXOpen.
- WTI Crude oil prices extended losses below the $63.40 pivot zone.
- It dipped below a rising channel with support at $62.85 on the hourly chart of XTI/USD at FXOpen.
Gold Price Technical Analysis
On the hourly chart of Gold at FXOpen, the price climbed above $5,000. The price even spiked above $5,100 before the bears appeared.
A high was formed near $5,115 before there was a fresh decline. The last swing high was near $5,052 before the price settled below $5,000 and the 50-hour simple moving average. It tested the $4,850 zone.
TO VIEW THE FULL ANALYSIS, VISIT FXOPEN BLOG
Disclaimer: This article represents the opinion of the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand only (excluding FXOpen EU). It is not to be construed as an offer, solicitation, or recommendation with respect to products and services provided by the Companies operating under the FXOpen brand, nor is it to be considered financial advice.
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