GOLD (XAU/USD) TRADING OUTLOOK: CONFLICTING SIGNALS AS RETAIL SENTIMENT SHIFTS
The latest IG retail trader data presents a nuanced picture for gold trading. With 57.34% of traders holding net-long positions and a long-to-short ratio of 1.34 to 1, the market appears bullish. However, our contrarian approach to crowd sentiment indicates potential downward pressure on gold prices.
Recent shifts in trader positioning add complexity to the outlook. Net-long positions have dropped 17.44% since yesterday but increased 3.80% over the past week. Conversely, net-short positions have surged 19.70% daily while declining 2.78% weekly. These conflicting trends contribute to a mixed trading bias for gold.
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