Gold extends gains near $1185

FXStreet (Mumbai) - Gold prices on Comex wiped out losses and edged higher during the European session as traders unwind their gold shorts after the recent weakness following a rebound in the greenback yesterday.

Gold deflates from $1188

Currently, gold trades 0.21% higher at 1185.20 levels, having posted day’s high at 1187.90 and day’s low at 1181. Gold recovered this session after the US dollar took a breather in its rally and trimmed gains across the board.

Moreover, lower treasury yields on both the shorter and longer duration T-notes continues to boost yellow metal’s appeal as a higher yielding asset.

Meanwhile, markets remain cautious ahead of the nonfarm payrolls report for April due later today. Soft data could prompt the Fed to delay a rate hike and boost non-interest-paying gold.

Gold Technical Levels

The metal has an immediate resistance at 1190 and 1195 levels. Meanwhile, support stands at 1180 below which doors could open for 1178 levels.

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