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Technical analysis: key levels for gold and crude

Rebounds for both gold and WTI crude look unlikely to last, with recent declines expected to come back into play.

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Gold hits confluence of resistance

Gold has rebounded into the 61.8% Fibonacci resistance level, following a welcome period of respite from the recent decline.

This upside always looked unlikely to last, and with the price having ran into the 61.8% retracement and descending trendline, there is a good chance we will turn lower before long. We would need to see a break above $1217 to negate this wider bearish trend.

WTI rally seems unlikely to last

WTI has been regaining ground over recent trading days, yet with this gradual ascent, there is a strong chance we will see another leg lower before long.

Crucially we have been falling towards the $63.41 level, below which we would be looking at a possible longer-term breakdown. A bearish view remains in play unless we see a break above the $67.82 swing high.

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