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Traders Are Bullish On GOLD & EURGBP

Authored by TD Markets
28.08.2023
Technical Analysis
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4 min
Traders Are Bullish On GOLD & EURGBP

In the dynamic realm of financial markets, where sentiments shift like the tide, traders are currently displaying a distinct bullish outlook towards GOLD and EURGBP. Conversely, a short-term bearish sentiment has taken hold when it comes to USDCAD. This dichotomy in market sentiment reflects a complex interplay of economic indicators, geopolitical factors, and global events that are shaping the landscape for these three significant currency pairs.

The EURGBP Performance 

EURGBP's current price action provides traders with a possible double-bottom scenario. The market spiked the support zone around 0.85191 and closed above which resulted in a +0.58% push to the upside from the open of the previous week's candlestick. The descending structure provides confluence as the market also bounced from the lows. According to this price action traders are bullish and will use the correction that's forming on the H1 timeframe to identify entry points.

The USDCAD Performance 

USDCAD is approaching the resistance zone around 1.36572. The month of August has been good for the USD against the Canadian Dollar as the market rallied +3.03% so far. This comes after the market bounced from the lows of the outer descending structure.

The bullish momentum was further confirmed when the market breached the previous resistance zone around 1.33672 as well as the inner descending structure. According to this price action traders are bullish however the resistance zone could become a barrier and provide short-term trading opportunities to the downside should the market reject it.

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The XAUUSD (GOLD) Performance 

The 1893.00 price level on GOLD seems to be holding the market. GOLD created a lower low of around 1884.88 and pushed back above the June and July lows around 1893.00 and 1902.74 respectively. Switching to the H4 timeframe the market is trading above a descending channel. 

According to this price action, traders anticipate the weekly timeframe corrective structure to be complete and the market to start pushing higher. As such, traders are waiting for bullish structures and patterns on the lower timeframe to indicate bullish momentum.

Final Thoughts On Today’s Analysis 

In conclusion, the current market sentiment presents a fascinating picture of trader attitudes towards GOLD, EURGBP, and USDCAD. While optimism reigns supreme for GOLD and EURGBP, the short-term bearishness surrounding USDCAD highlights the intricate balance of global economic forces that shape the ebb and flow of financial markets.

It's important to note that market sentiments are ever-evolving, and subject to sudden shifts based on unexpected developments, making continuous monitoring and analysis imperative for successful trading strategies. Subscribe to our YouTube channel today to learn more about our market analysis.

Authored by TD Markets
28.08.2023
Technical Analysis
0
4 min
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