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Technical analysis: key levels for gold and crude

Gold and Brent looks set for short-term downside, and the recent downside that we have seen looks likely to continue.

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Gold could see further downside

Gold sold off nicely yesterday, as we continue to see it retrace off the back of a rally into $1357 resistance. This is expected to persist, with the market yet to retrace 50%. There is a strong chance we could see the price fall into the 61.8% region at $1328.

That being said, given the stretched nature of this market, there is also a chance we could see the price rally in the short term, which could provide a shorting opportunity, as long as we do not see a push back above $1349. However, this sell-off is seen as a short-term retracement, with a break higher expected in the medium term.

Gold price chart

Brent showing signs of potential breakdown

Brent has reached the end of a rising wedge formation, with the price falling below the lower threshold of the pattern.

The somewhat half-hearted rebound we have been seeing in response to recent losses did provide a warning sign, and this wedge is now providing greater clues as to a potential impending sell-off. Greater confidence of such a sell-off would come with a break below the $64 mark.

Oil price chart

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