Economic Data Impact
Retail Sales Data:
Positive retail sales data typically strengthens the USD, which may put pressure on gold prices.
If retail sales come in as expected or higher (0.3% for Retail Sales m/m, 0.2% for Core Retail Sales m/m), gold may experience a downward move towards the lower Fibonacci levels.
Conversely, lower-than-expected retail sales would weaken the USD, potentially pushing gold prices upwards.
Industrial Production Data:
Positive industrial production data (expected 0.3%) would support a stronger USD, likely leading to downward pressure on gold.
FOMC Statement:
Hawkish FOMC statements (indicative of higher interest rates) generally lead to a stronger USD and lower gold prices.
Dovish statements would support gold prices due to lower interest rate expectations.
Possible Scenarios
Bullish Scenario:
Retail sales data comes in lower than expected.
Industrial production data is weaker than expected.
Gold could break above the triangle, targeting 2344.847, 2350.692, and possibly 2353.934.
Bearish Scenario:
Retail sales and industrial production data come in as expected or higher.
Gold could break below the triangle, targeting 2281.292, 2271.899, and possibly 2266.690.
Conclusion
Monitoring the retail sales and industrial production data is crucial. A breakout above or below the symmetrical triangle, confirmed by the economic data, will dictate the next significant move for gold.
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