Gold returns above 1,700; still bearish in short term

From xm.com

Gold is extending its positive momentum following the bounce off the 1,671 support level, having surpassed the 20-period simple moving average (SMA) in the 4-hour chart. However, the structure in the short-term remains bearish despite the latest upside correction. In momentum indicators, the RSI is pointing up near its neutral threshold of 50, while the MACD oscillator has posted a bullish cross with its trigger line in the negative territory. Should gold challenge more levels to the upside, immediate resistance could come from the 40-period SMA at 1,713. Clearing this line, the 1,716 and 1,718 barriers, including ... (full story)