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Technical analysis: key levels for gold and crude

Gold has hit resistance, but oil prices are still looking to move higher.

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Gold’s bounce under threat

The price for gold has rallied to the $1236 area, but now is under pressure once again.

Short-term rising support may come in around $1225, but a break below here suggests a move back to last week’s lows at $1214. A close above $1236 brings $1250 and $1261 into view.

Gold price chart

WTI still on the up

The buyers remain in control of WTI, pushing the price higher, with a rally back towards $73 looking likely.

A close below $66 negates this bullish view.

WTI price chart

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