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Gold climbs sharply above $3400 as Israel and Iran tensions have increased demand for safe-haven assets. It hit an intraday high of $3440 and is currently trading around $3439.
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Technical Analysis: Key Levels and Trading Strategy
Gold prices are holding above short-term moving averages 34 EMA above 55 EMA and long-term moving averages (200 EMA) on the 4-hour chart. Immediate support is at $ 3,400, and a break below this level will likely drag the yellow metal to $ 3,385/$3,367. The near-term resistance is at $ 3,450, with potential price targets at $ 3,475, $3,500, and $3,550.
It is good to buy on dips around $3400 with a stop-loss at $3300 for a target price of $3385.
