Gold (XAU/USD) recently took a sharp dive, trading at $2,711 after a 1% drop, driven by a strong bearish move that sliced through key levels.

Currently, immediate support is at $2,701, with the next support levels seen at $2,692 and $2,684 if the downward momentum persists. Immediate resistance now lies around $2,725, with further barriers at $2,743 and $2,752.

The 50-day EMA sits at $2,740, while the 200-day EMA at $2,742—both above the current price—reinforce the bearish sentiment.

The substantial sell-off, coupled with a bearish engulfing candle, signals potential for further declines. For now, as long as gold remains under $2,725, sellers appear in control, with limited signs of reversal.

• Silver price depreciates as safe-haven metals face challenges over Trump trade rally.
• Early exit polls indicate former President Donald Trump currently holds an edge over Vice President Kamala Harris.
• Improved US Treasury yields contribute to the downward pressure on non-yielding Silver.

Silver price (XAG/USD) struggled to hold onto recent gains, trading around $32.10 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Wednesday. The dollar-denominated precious metal faces downward pressure from a stronger US Dollar (USD), which is likely linked to a rally sparked by the favorable results for the Republican candidate in the US presidential election.

As exit polls begin to show growing support for former President Donald Trump, the likelihood of him becoming the 47th president is increasing. This renewed optimism surrounding the “Trump trade” is lifting market sentiment, creating downward pressure on safe-haven assets like Silver.

Early exit poll results from Wisconsin indicate a lead for Republican candidate Donald Trump, with 56% of the vote compared to 42.5%, based on 7.5% of expected votes counted. In North Carolina, exit polls show a tight race between Trump and Kamala Harris, with 50% of the votes counted. In Michigan, with 12% of votes counted, Harris’ lead has shrunk from 61% to 53%.

Moreover, initial results show Harris leading Trump 61% to 38%, with 46% of the votes tallied in Nebraska’s District 2. Meanwhile, early exit polls from Georgia, one of the first states to report, show a slight edge for Trump. With 16 electoral votes up for grabs, preliminary data suggests Trump holds a 10% lead over Harris, although this is based on less than 1% of votes counted, according to The Washington Post.

Additionally, non-yielding assets like Silver are facing headwinds as US Treasury yields rise, with the 2-year and 10-year US Treasury bond yields at 4.23% and 4.34%, respectively, at the time of writing. Market attention is focused on the balance of power in Congress, as a sweep by either party could bring substantial changes to spending and tax policies, influencing broader market dynamics.

Experts predict that coffee prices will end their decline and rebound on November 6, 11. The depreciation of the USD ahead of the US presidential election will help coffee recover.

At the beginning of the week, experts predicted that many factors would significantly impact coffee prices, including the US presidential election and the Fed’s announcement of an interest rate adjustment. In fact, the USD has depreciated ahead of the US presidential election as investors await the election results and the US Federal Reserve’s policy meeting this week, helping coffee recover. These events are expected to have far-reaching impacts on the global economy.

Recorded in the trading session on November 5, 11, today’s coffee price decreased by 2024 VND/kg, ranging from 500-105.500 VND/kg. Currently, the average purchase price in the Central Highlands provinces is 106.000 VND/kg, the highest purchase price in the province Dak Nong, Dak Lak 106.000 VND/kg.

Specifically, the coffee purchase price in the province Gia Lai (Chu Prong) is 105.900 VND, down 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday, in Pleiku and La Grai the same price is 105.800 VND/kg; In the province Kon Tum at the price of 105.900 VND/kg, down 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday; In Dak Nong province, coffee was purchased at the highest price of 106.000 VND/kg, down 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday.

Price of green coffee beans (coffee beans, fresh coffee beans) in the province Lam Dong In districts such as Bao Loc, Di Linh, Lam Ha, coffee was purchased at 105.500 VND/kg, down 500 VND/kg compared to yesterday.

Domestic coffee prices (November 5) in Dak Lak province; in Cu M’gar district, coffee was purchased at about 11 VND/kg, down 106.000 VND/kg compared to yesterday, and in Ea H’leo district, Buon Ho town, it was purchased at the same price of 500 VND/kg.

Coffee price update world At 20:00 p.m. on November 5, 11, Vietnam time on the London exchange, the price of Robusta coffee futures for January 2024 delivery on the London exchange was at 1 USD/ton, an increase of 2025 USD compared to the beginning of the trading session.

Coffee prices today, July 5, 11: Robusta coffee prices on the London floor. (Photo: Screenshot from giacaphe.com

Delivery term in November 3 is 2025 USD/ton, an increase of 4.270 USD; Delivery term in January 21 is 5 USD/ton, up 2025 USD and delivery term in March 4.219 is 22 USD/ton, up 5 USD.

Arabica coffee prices on the New York floor on October 5, 11. (Photo: Screenshot of giacaphe.com)

In particular, the price of Arabica coffee on the New York floor at 20:00 on November 5, 11 increased in all terms, fluctuating at 2024 – 243.10 cents/lb.

Specifically, the December 12 delivery period is 2024 cents/lb; up 247.45 cents/lb compared to the beginning of the session. The March 1.50 delivery period is 3 cents/lb, up 2025 cents/lb; the May 246.45 delivery period is 1.50 cents/lb, up 5 cents/lb and the July 2025 delivery period is 245.20 cents/lb, up 1.40 cents/lb.

Brazilian Arabica coffee price on October 5, 11. (Photo: Screenshot of giacaphe.com)

The price of Brazilian Arabica coffee today at 21:00 p.m. on November 5, 11 increased. Specifically, the delivery period for December 2024 is 12 USD/ton, up 2024%; the delivery period for March 302.70 is 1.20 USD/ton, up 3%; the delivery period for May 2025 is 301.00 USD/ton, up 1.01% and the delivery period for July 5 is 2025 USD/ton, up 298.30%.

Robusta coffee traded on ICE Futures Europe (London floor) opens at 16:00 and closes at 00:30 (the next day), Vietnam time.

Arabica coffee on the ICE Futures US floor (New York floor) opens at 16:15 p.m. and closes at 01:30 a.m. (the next day), Vietnam time.

According to the assessment of the Vietnam Coffee – Cocoa Association, the 2024 – 2025 coffee crop has begun to harvest, the country’s output is expected to be about 1,47 million tons, a sharp decrease compared to the previous crop due to unfavorable weather, but the price will be much better than previous years.

Experts predict that Vietnamese coffee prices in the 2024-2025 crop year will continue to remain high due to reduced output, while inventories in the 2023-2024 crop year are not much left.

Information for reference only. Prices may vary depending on locality.

Bullish Clues

In addition to the bullish key reversal day (open below prior day’s low and close above prior day’s high), the 20-Day MA was successfully tested as support earlier during Monday’s trading session. That was the first test of the line as support since the advance on October 29. Further, notice that support was tested at an initial downtrend line (blue dots) that starts from the 2023 peak and connects with the January swing high from this year. In other words, price levels are being reclaimed and strength is confirmed on a subsequent test of previous resistance as support.

Above 2.92 Triggers Next Breakout

Recent bullish signs point to a potential upside breakout of a large symmetrical triangle pattern in natural gas. An initial upside breakout triggers above the recent high of 2.92. However, a stronger signal would be given on a move above the recent swing high of 3.02, and then above the swing high of 3.16. The first upside target zone following a 3.02 breakout is from 3.35 to 3.45.

That price range begins with an initial target for a near-term rising ABCD pattern (D) in purple. Then, there is a previous swing high where resistance was seen in the past, at 3.39. Finally, the price range ends at 3.45, which is the target from a larger ascending ABCD pattern (orange) that incorporates the August swing low. Since there are several price levels identifying the resistance zone, there is a real potential of it being reached if demand in natural gas continues to strengthen.

Weekly Pause?

On the weekly time frame natural gas is trading inside the price range from last week. It will continue to do so unless there is an upside breakout above last week’s high of 2.92 or a drop below the low of 2.27. Given the relatively large range, it wouldn’t be surprising to see this week complete as an inside week. That would set up a potential inside week breakout for next week.

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Closing Above Moving Averages is Bullish

A reclaim of the moving averages is a bullish sign but only if crude can stay above them. Currently, and interestingly, the two moving averages have converged to identify a tight price support area from 71.58 to 71.61. When that happens, a potentially more significant pivot area may be identified. Also, notice that strength was seen recently as the 20-Day line crossed back above the 50-Day line. If the moving averages can continue as support, there is the potential for a continuation upward. However, if the price of crude oil falls below each, it will be a sign of weakening with a daily close below signaling further weakness.

Initial Upside Potential to 70.78

Let’s consider the initial upside if crude can continue to strengthen. A bullish breakout is triggered on a decisive rally above the 73.15 interim swing high and then confirmed with a close above it. That would trigger a bullish reversal in crude that should see prices rise further.

The 61.8% Fibonacci retracement is subsequently at 74.60 and it shows the next higher likely target, at a minimum. That level is also close to potential resistance around the lower boundary line of a large symmetrical triangle consolidation pattern. Nevertheless, if crude can continue to rise from there it has the potential to breakout through the top of the triangle towards 70.78 (D). That price completes an initial target for a rising ABCD pattern that incorporates the most recent swing low of 67.33 (C).

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XAU/USD Current price: $2,741.03

• The United States presidential election dominates news feeds, US Dollar under pressure.
• The Federal Reserve is expected to trim interest rates by 25 basis points on Thursday.
• XAU/USD holds within range for a third consecutive day, sellers dominate in the near term.

Spot Gold found modest strength on Tuesday as market participants dumped the US Dollar. The better tone of global equities and the United States (US) going to the polls weigh on the USD. The US election is taking place today, and the tight race between Democrat Vice-President Kamala Harris and Republican former President Donald Trump is lasting until the last minute, with no candidate having a clear advantage.

Polls will start closing at 19:00 EST or 00:00 GMT, and the excitement on exit polls will likely move markets, although the final result could take a couple of days. The focus will be on the seven key swing states, with Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania among the first to report.

Other than that, the Federal Reserve (Fed) will announce its decision on Thursday. Market participants have widely anticipated a 25 basis points (bps) interest rate cut and, hopefully, hints towards a similar move in December. However, the outcome of the US election may well change the Fed’s path. Speculative interest fears a Trump victory could revive inflationary pressures and, hence, force the Fed to interrupt monetary loosening. Even further, some speculate the central bank may have to hike interest rates again.

Anyway, uncertainty will be cleared in the next couple of days, not only with the election result but also with Fed Chairman Jerome Powell’s press conference after the rate announcement.

XAU/USD short-term technical outlook  

Ahead of critical events, the XAU/USD pair holds within familiar levels, consolidating around the $2,740 mark. The daily chart shows the pair has lacked directional strength for three days in a row. Also, the bright metal keeps developing above all its moving average, with a bullish 20 Simple Moving Average (SMA) providing dynamic support at around $2,710. The 100 and 200 SMAs also head north, although far below the shorter one. Technical indicators, in the meantime, remain within positive levels, with modest downward slopes, not enough to confirm another leg lower.

In the near term and according to the 4-hour chart, the risk skews to the downside. XAU/USD develops below a bearish 20 SMA, while a bullish 100 SMA provides intraday support at $2,724. Finally, technical indicators turned marginally lower below their midlines, suggesting sellers are in control of XAU/USD.

Support levels: 2,724.00 2,710.00 2,698.20

Resistance levels: 2,747.75 2,760.40 2,772.50