Probably, XAU/USD slipped lower as the US dollar edged higher. Today, the Eurozone reported mixed data, but the traders wait for the US figures before taking action.
The metal could retest the demand zone from right above the lower median line (LML) to attract more buyers before jumping higher.
As you can see on the hourly chart, the price broke out of a flag pattern, signaling an upside continuation. Still, after the last rally, a retreat was somehow expected.
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The gold price is trading in the red at $2,067 when writing. The precious metal has turned to the downside after reaching today’s high of $2,078.
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Tomorrow, the US data could be decisive. The ISM Manufacturing PMI could be reported at 47.2 points, which is above 46.7 points in the previous reporting period. The JOLTS Job Openings indicator is expected to be 8.85M in November, above 8.73M in October, while the ISM Manufacturing Prices indicator may be reported at 50.0 points.
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False breakdowns below this dynamic support may announce a new bullish momentum. A new higher high, taking out the 2,081 high, activates further growth.
