Technical outlook and chart setups:

Gold is trading at sub $1,200.00 levels after making highs at $1,222.00/23.00 yesterday. The yellow metal remained just shy of the $1,270.00/80.00 mark, which is defined as the best buy for now. Immediate support is seen at $1,170.00, followed by $1,142.00, $1,130.00 and lower while resistance is seen at $1,255.00 and higher respectively. It is recommended to initiate long positions around $1,170.00/80.00 levels, risk remains below $1,140.00. Bulls are expected to remain in control till prices stay above $1,140.00. A break there could be extremely bearish and push prices lower into the $1,030.00/50.00 region.

Trading recommendations:

Remain flat for now, look to buy around $1,170.00/80.00 levels.

Good luck!

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