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​​​​Gold weakens while oil prices hold support and natural gas surges to new high

​​Both gold and natural gas have eased back after recent gains, while the selling in crude oil has paused for now. ​

Source: Bloomberg

​​​Gold retreats from highs ​

The pullback from the recent highs goes on, though some buying pressure has appeared in early trading today. ​ ​Additional declines would target the $1956 area, and then down to the 200-day SMA as a potential area of support. ​ ​In the short-term, a close back above $2000 signals a renewed move higher towards the May highs.

Source: ProRealTime

​WTI fights to hold support

​Oil’s pullback has found support at the 100-day SMA for a second day, limiting the downside for now. ​ ​Bulls still need a move back above $83.40, which would then allow the price to look towards a test of the 50-day SMA. ​ ​A close below the 100-day SMA and below $80 would strengthen the bearish view and open the way to the 200-day SMA. ​

Source: ProRealTime

​Natural Gas surges ​

The price surged yesterday to a new higher high, handing the initiative to the bulls once more. ​ ​While it has edged lower this morning, the bullish outlook is firmly back in play. A close back below 3300 would be needed to negate this outlook in the near-term.

Source: ProRealTime

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