However, as the US futures markets opened, major demand for the USD caused a decline of all commodities. By mid-day, the price had retraced to the 1,830.00 level. Economic Calendar Analysis
This week, on Wednesday, the US ISM Manufacturing PMI and JOLTS Job Openings could cause an adjustment in the value of the US Dollar at 15:00 GMT.
Afterwards, at 19:00 GMT, the release of the US Federal Open Markets Committee Meeting Minutes are set to impact the value of the US Dollar. The Meeting Minutes are set to reveal more details on the Federal Reserve's previous meeting and rate decision.
On Thursday, the US ADP Non-farm Employment Change might impact the value of the US Dollar at 13:15 GMT.
On Friday, The United States employment data release at 13:30 GMT is highly likely going to impact the US Dollar. Later on, at 15:00 GMT the ISM Services PMI is set to cause minor impact on the financial markets.
XAU/USD short-term forecast
An extension of the ongoing decline of the metal might look for support in the 1,825.00 level and the 50-hour simple moving average. Further below, note the 100 and 200-hour simple moving averages at 1,815.00 and 1,810.00.
On the other hand, a recovery of the commodity is bound to once again test the resistance of the 1,850.00 mark.
XAU/USD daily charts review
On the daily candle chart, the metal has pierced the 1,787.05/1,808.15 resistance zone. The zone held the price down since mid-November. Higher above, note the June high of 1,880.00. However, other round price levels acted as support and resistance throughout May and June.Daily Candle Chart
Traders are still neutral
On Monday, traders were neutral on gold, as 50% of open positions were long and short.
Meanwhile, pending orders in the 1000-pip range were 64% to sell.
On Tuesday, open positons were 51% short and orders were 73% to buy.