FX.co ★ Technical analysis of gold for February 22, 2017

Gold price made a pullback towards $1,226 yesterday where short-term support is found and bounced strongly. Trend remains bullish and we continue to expect $1,280-$1,320 area to be reached over the next few weeks.

Blue line - support

Gold tested the Ichimoku cloud in the 4-hour chart above and the blue upward sloping trendline support. The price retraced 61.8% of the recent rise and bounced strongly back above $1,230. Resistance is at $1,240-45. Breaking it will open the way for $1,280-$1,320.

In the daily chart Gold remains above the Ichimoku cloud. Our target of an equal legup from its recent up move sees $1,280. An extension of 161.8% sees $1,320. Gold remains in a bullish trend. $1,200-$1,220 area is an important support.