Gold bounced off support at $1240/ounce, ending the week with a strong rally. Penetration of the descending trendline would indicate the down-trend has weakened, while breakout above $1300 would suggest another advance. Twiggs Trend Index close to zero still indicates hesitancy.
The greenback is weakening which is bullish for gold. Dollar Index reversal below 93 (and the rising trendline) would indicate another test of primary support at 91. A major Trend Index peak below zero would warn of another primary decline with a target of 87*.
* Target calculation: 91 – (95 – 91) =87
Australia’s All Ords Gold Index is headed for another test of long-term resistance at 5000. Breakout would signal a primary advance.
A weakening Aussie Dollar would strengthen demand for gold stocks. Respect of resistance at 77.5 US cents by the current bear rally would warn of a decline to test primary support at 73.5.
Gold, Stocks & Forex 