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​​Gold and WTI crude prices rise on Middle East conflict, and natural gas price holds gains​

While gold and oil prices have moved higher following Iran’s attack on Israel, natural gas prices have held firm.

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​​​Gold boosted by haven flows

​The spot gold price reversed course in early trading yesterday but then recovered on haven buying following the attacks on Israel by Iran.

​Early trading this morning has seen the price edge lower, with buyers for the moment unable to establish clear momentum to the upside. A period of consolidation may result here, though the overall trend is intact and fresh record highs are still just a short distance away.

​A close below $2600.00 would put the price below trendline support and below the previous high, perhaps suggesting a more substantial pullback is at hand.

Spot gold chart Source: ProRealTime
Spot gold chart Source: ProRealTime

​WTI surges on Middle East conflict

​The attacks in the Middle East have given WTI crude oil the catalyst for a bounce, with more gains possible as the world awaits an Israeli response to the attack.

​The price has succeeded in forming a higher low over the past week compared to early September, and now looks set to challenge the $72.00 area, which has been both support and resistance in recent months.

​Notably the price has held below the 50-day simple moving average (SMA) since August, so a close above this (currently $72.54) might signal a new leg higher towards the late August peak.

WTI crude oil chart Source: ProRealTime
WTI crude oil chart Source: ProRealTime

​Natural gas holds near highs

​The natural gas rally shows no sign of slowing down, reaching fresh highs this week as it pushes back to the peaks of May and June.

​While overextended in the short-term, the price has shown no sustained signs of a reversal. Weakness last week was cancelled out by Friday’s rally, further reducing the bearish case.

​In the short-term, the highs of May and June around 3100 come into view, and a longer-term higher high will be created if the price achieves a move through this zone.

Natural gas chart Source: ProRealTime
Natural gas chart Source: ProRealTime

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