A softer US dollar and falling bond yields typically create a favourable environment for gold, but not today. Prices have plunged sharply, testing the 200DMA, a level that has made for reliable buying in recent times. Reports of a potential Israel-Lebanon ceasefire may explain the drop, but given past false dawns, price action may prove more reliable than speculative headlines for gauging near-term directional risks.
For longs, the 200DMA offers an opportunity to buy with a stop just below for protection, targeting $2710, a level tied to horizontal resistance briefly broken in light trade either side of the weekend. However, a close below the 200DMA would invalidate the bullish setup. Mixed momentum signals make price action the clearest guide for now.