Approaching 2,750 USD, the prospect of a new bull cycleInfluenced by Trump's tariff threats, investors flocked to the safe-haven asset gold. Gold prices soared to their highest level in more than two months. As of the time of writing, spot gold was trading at 2,749 USD/oz, an increase equivalent to 0.17% on the day and close to the target level of 2,750 USD.
US President Trump said he is considering imposing 25% tariffs on Mexico and Canada: "I think we will do this on February 1."
According to Reuters, Trump confirmed that general tariffs on all US imports are also being considered and will be implemented at a later stage. During Trump's election campaign, he proposed a "comprehensive tariff" of 10% to 20% on all imported goods.
Trump also threatened to impose tariffs on the continent soon, saying he would "resolve the deficit with the EU by imposing tariffs or asking the EU to buy our oil and gas".
Trump's sweeping trade tariffs are expected to spur further inflation and spark a trade war, which could increase gold's safe-haven appeal.
Looking back at history in 2017, the first year of Trump's final term in the White House, gold prices rose 13%, marking the best year in seven years.
In addition, the US Dollar index fell sharply from its peak on Tuesday and only recovered slightly at the beginning of today's Asian trading session Wednesday, January 22 which is also considered a favorable condition for prices. Yellow.
In the Middle East, the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas stalled when Israeli forces began operations in the West Bank city of Jenin. In response, Hamas called for an escalation of fighting against Israel.
Gold is considered a safe investment in times of economic and geopolitical instability, and this Middle East factor is also seen as a supportive factor for gold prices in the current context.
Analysis of technical prospects for OANDA:XAUUSD
On the daily chart, gold achieved a target gain at $2,730 then broke out and approached the next target loss at $2,750.
In the short term, if gold continues to break above $2,750 it is likely to continue its uptrend with a target that could be an all-time high.
In terms of conditions, gold still has the main prospect of rising prices with the green price channel as the main trend, main support from EMA21 and the Relative Strength Index RSI showing that there is still wide room for growth in the market. front.
During the day, as long as gold remains above the green price channel, it remains bullish with expectations for a new bull run once $2,750 is broken and notable levels will be listed again as follows.
Support: 2,730 – 2,725USD
Resistance: 2,750 – 2,790USD
SELL XAUUSD PRICE 2773 - 2771⚡️
↠↠ Stoploss 2777
→Take Profit 1 2766
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→Take Profit 2 2761
BUY XAUUSD PRICE 2708 - 2710⚡️
↠↠ Stoploss 2704
→Take Profit 1 2715
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→Take Profit 2 2720
