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Daily Technical Analysis – 18.10.2023 (Update)

Technical Analysis for XAU/USD (Gold/US Dollar) - 1-Hour Chart

 

At the time of analysis, XAU/USD is trading at 1949.20.

 

OSCILLATORS:

  • Buy: MACD Level (12, 26)
  • Neutral: Relative Strength Index (14), Stochastic %K (14, 3, 3), Average Directional Index (14), Awesome Oscillator, Stochastic RSI Fast (3, 3, 14, 14), Williams Percent Range (14), Bull Bear Power, Ultimate Oscillator (7, 14, 28)
  • Sell: Commodity Channel Index (20), Momentum (10)

Among the oscillators, MACD Level provides a clear buy signal, while CCI (20) and Momentum (10) indicate sell signals.

Considering the mixed signals from the oscillators, the direction of the market based on oscillators leans towards SELL, primarily due to the sell signals from CCI (20) and Momentum (10).

 

MOVING AVERAGES:

  • Buy: Exponential Moving Average (10), Simple Moving Average (10), Exponential Moving Average (20), Simple Moving Average (20), Exponential Moving Average (30), Simple Moving Average (30), Exponential Moving Average (50), Simple Moving Average (50), Exponential Moving Average (100), Simple Moving Average (100), Exponential Moving Average (200)
  • Neutral: Ichimoku Base Line (9, 26, 52, 26)
  • Sell: Hull Moving Average (9)

Most of the moving averages are providing clear buy signals, with Hull Moving Average indicating a sell signal.

Considering the strong buy signals from most moving averages, the direction of the market based on moving averages leans towards BUY, despite the sell signal from the Hull Moving Average.

 

PIVOT POINTS:

Pivot points, including classic, Fibonacci, Camarilla, Woodie, and DM, do not provide a clear buy or sell signal. The current pivot point level (P) does not indicate a specific direction.

As a result, pivot points do not offer a decisive signal for the market's direction.

 

GOLD FORECAST:

The Gold forecast suggests that the market is making strides towards the resistance area situated at 1950. After a robust bullish surge, the price has settled into a range pattern. The analysis anticipates a potential price retracement, followed by a resumption of the upward trajectory from the support level and the midpoint of the trendline. Alternatively, there's a possibility of the market continuing to trade within proximity of the 1950 price range. The target remains focused on the resistance level positioned at 1953.00.

 

Analysis Summary:

The technical indicators provide mixed signals, with oscillators leaning towards SELL due to the sell signals from CCI (20) and Momentum (10), and moving averages indicating a buy despite the sell signal from the Hull Moving Average.

Possible Scenarios:

  1. Bullish Scenario (BUY): Despite mixed signals, a buy scenario could be considered if the price continues to move upwards, breaks resistance levels, and approaches the forecasted target at 1953.00. Implement risk management measures.
  2. Bearish Scenario (SELL): A sell scenario could be approached with caution due to mixed signals. It may be considered if the price drops below important support levels. Use effective risk management techniques.

 

Probability of Market Direction:

  • Probability of a SELL scenario: 45%
  • Probability of a BUY scenario: 55%