DGCX Gold Outlook 10th Feb, 09

Gold futures ended below $900 an ounce yesterday on profit taking from the recent rally, triggered by optimism ahead of economic stimulus plans to be unveiled by the U.S. government.

Traders were awaiting an announcement on Washington's massive stimulus plan. The Senate was due to vote on the package later Monday to clear the way for its passage on Tuesday.

But at the same time the world's largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund, SPDR Gold Trust said its bullion holdings held unchanged at a record 867.19 tonnes as of Feb. 6.

U.S. gold futures fell on Friday also as weaker than expected U.S. jobs data boosts expectations Washington will act quickly to implement its fiscal stimulus policy, with rising stock markets suggesting some investment is being diverted back into shares.
According to the report from U.S Labour Department, jobless claims were up 35,000 last week to 626,000, more than expected and the most in 26 years. And also U.S. Labour Department said that productivity was up an annual rate of 3.2% in the fourth quarter, more than expected. Unit labour costs were up an annual rate of 1.8% in the fourth quarter, less than expected.
International spot gold traded in the range $ 911.70- $ 879.80a Troy Ounce and last quoted at $894.50

Weekly Outlook (DG. OCT.)

$933 is the major resistances .If sustain above that level, expect more uptrend. Resistances are $954, $968, $988. Supports are at $909, $899, $881 and $862.

Last day DGCX Gold APR. Traded in the range $909.70-$892.90and closed at $ 895.40

TECHNICAL OUTLOOK (Intra-day)

GOLD (APR) - Bullish above $ 898bearish below $ 893

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