Gold Trade Setup – 12th Dec

Gold (XAUUSD) remains firmly in focus into year-end, with price continuing to respect a bullish structure and holding above the key 4,260 – 4,280 support/retest zone. The broader macro backdrop is still constructive for bullion: the post-Fed easing impulse has kept the market highly sensitive to U.S. real-rate and USD swings, while ongoing geopolitical and risk-sentiment headlines continue to reinforce gold’s role as a portfolio hedge. With momentum intact and a clearly defined technical “line in the sand,” today’s setup is designed to participate in upside continuation while keeping risk tightly controlled around a nearby invalidation level. Gold Trade Setup: Pair / Asset Bias & Entries Stop / Invalidation Targets Why A+ (Fundamentals, Technicals, Sentiment) Near-term catalysts (UK time) GOLD LONG – Buy pullback 4280 – 4260 (retest zone) < 4240 (failed retest) 4340 to 4380 / 4400 zone Fundamentals: Fed cut & softer USD backdrop = supportive real-rate impulse for gold. (Reuters) Technicals: Trend still bullish with 4280 as a key trigger/level and 4340 resistance reference. Sentiment: Specs remain meaningfully net-long gold (trend-following support still present). Tue 16 Dec: 13:30 – US Retail Sales.  Chart by TradingView – Gold Trade Setup – 12th Dec Conclusion Overall, this is an A+ continuation setup provided price holds above the 4,260 – 4,280 base and the broader macro tape does not flip decisively back in favor of higher U.S. yields and a stronger USD. Execution is straightforward: favor buying pullbacks into the retest zone and/or adding on a clean break and hold above the 4,280 – 4,300 trigger area, with invalidation below 4,240. Upside objectives remain 4,340 initially, with scope toward the 4,380 – 4,400 area if follow-through develops. Traders should stay alert to U.S. data risk (Retail Sales, CPI and Core PCE) and any sudden shifts in risk sentiment, as these are the most likely catalysts to either accelerate the move or invalidate the bullish thesis. This analysis is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Trading involves risk; manage exposure accordingly. For similar Gold Trade Setups please visit our Commodities Trade Ideas page. Please visit our Disclaimer page. Disclaimer Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. TerraBullMarkets.com does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets or any financial instrument involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of TerraBullMarkets.com nor any of its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page. TerraBullMarkets.com and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. TerraBullMarkets.com and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted. The author and TerraBullMarkets.com are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice. TerraBullMarkets...