Gold Retreats as Dollar Stabilizes

Market News Summary

Core consumer prices in Japan slowed down in July, reinforcing expectations that the Bank of Japan will not rush to abandon its monetary easing policy, even though inflation remains above the bank’s target level.

Cisco’s stock jumped over 3% on Thursday, marking its highest closing in 16 months. The company added around 7 billion dollars to its market value in a single day. Meanwhile, Pfizer’s stock rose by 2.9% on Thursday, recording its highest daily gains in about 3 months.

Dollar Index (USDX)

The dollar continues its upward momentum with ongoing support from economic data, following a report from the Department of Labor that showed a decrease in unemployment claims last week.

The dollar is currently trading near its pivotal point at 103.20 dollars.

Pivot point: 103.25

Resistance level	Support level
103.55	103.00
103.80	102.70
104.10	102.45

Spot Gold (XAUUSD)

Gold prices retreated to their lowest levels in months as the dollar continued to strengthen. Additionally, yields on 10-year Treasury bonds kept rising, reaching their highest level since October 2022, which added pressure on gold.

Gold is currently trading near its pivotal point at $1893 per ounce.

Pivot point: 1892

Resistance level	Support level
1899	1881
1910	1874
1918	1863

Dow Jones Index (DJ30ft – US30)

US indices extended their losses for the third consecutive day in yesterday’s session, pressured by healthcare sector stocks and lingering concerns about a potential interest rate hike in the upcoming September meeting.

The Dow Jones index declined by 0.8%, equivalent to around 290 points, losing the 35,000 point level and closing at its lowest point in a month. The S&P 500 index also dropped by 0.77%, marking its lowest closing in 7 weeks. The Nasdaq Composite index fell by 1.2%, bringing its total decline to 2.4% since the beginning of the week, heading for its third consecutive weekly loss.

Pivot point: 34655

Resistance level	Support level
34815	34360
35110	34200
35265	33910

US Crude (USOUSD)

Oil prices rose on Thursday after three consecutive sessions of decline, following the efforts of the Chinese central bank to support the real estate market and the economy in general.

Brent crude futures increased by 67 cents or 0.8% at settlement, reaching $84.12 per barrel. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude, the American benchmark, rose by $1.01 or 1.3% to $80.93 per barrel.

Pivot point: 79.55

Resistance level	Support level
80.55	78.55
81.55	77.55
82.60	76.55

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