The gold price posts a fresh multi-month top around $1,985. The precious is trading at $1,984 at the time of writing. The bias is bullish, but the price may correct lower amid profit-taking.

XAU/USD extended its growth after the Fed Chair Powell Speaks at the Economic Club of New York Luncheon. Furthermore, the US Unemployment Claims and Existing Home Sales beat expectations, while the CB Leading Index and Philly Fed Manufacturing Index reported poor data.

Today, the Chinese 1-y Loan Prime Rate and 5-y Loan Prime Rate matched expectations. In addition, the United Kingdom Retail Sales reported a 0.9% drop versus the 0.3% drop expected, while Public Sector Net Borrowing reported positive data.

Later, the Canadian retail sales figures could shake the price. The Retail Sales indicator can report a 0.1% drop, while Core Retail Sales could register a 0.1% drop versus the 1.0% growth in the previous reporting period.

Gold Price Technical Analysis: Approaching key resistance zone

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Gold price hourly chart

From a technical point of view, the gold price is strongly bullish, and it seems determined to extend its rally. Its failure to retest the uptrend line announced strong buyers.

Now, it stands right below a major supply zone. The $1,987 represents a major upside obstacle, so it remains to see how it reacts around it. A bearish pattern around this supply zone may announce a potential retreat.

Still, the bias remains bullish as long as it stays above the $1,972 immediate low. Only dropping below, it activates a strong corrective phase. The uptrend line represents a major downside target if this scenario takes shape.

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