Gold Trying to Extend Rebound, SPX 500 Indecision Continues
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Talking Points:
US Dollar Pauses to Digest Losses After Hitting 4-Month Low
S&P 500 Signals Indecision at Familiar Range Top Resistance
Gold Working to Extend Rebound, Crude Oil Treading Water
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US DOLLAR TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices remain in digestion mode after prices slid to the four-month low. A daily close below the 61.8% Fibonacci expansion at 11638 exposes the 76.4% level at 11576. Alternatively, a push above the 50% Fib at 11688 opens the door for a challenge of the 38.2% threshold at 11737.
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S&P 500 TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices continue to jostle around in a choppy range, waiting for clear-cut direction cues. A daily close above the 2122.10-25.90 area (April 27 high, 38.2% Fibonacci expansion) exposes the 50% level at 2140.70. Alternatively, a reversal below the 23.6% Fib at 2099.10 targets the 14.6% expansion at 2084.90.
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GOLD TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices are working on the fifth consecutive day on the upside. A break above the 76.4% Fibonacci expansion at 1231.71 exposes the 100% level at 1250.96. Alternatively, a turn below the 61.8% Fib at 1219.80 targets the 50% expansion at 1210.18.
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CRUDE OIL TECHNICAL ANALYSIS – Prices are stalling having rebounded from support above the $64.00 figure. A daily close above the 23.6% Fibonacci expansion at 68.23 exposes the May 6 high at 69.60, followed by the 38.2% level at 70.72. Alternatively, a turn below the 14.6% Fib retracement at 66.03 targets the 23.6% threshold at 63.84.
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