Gold analysis for January 02, 2017

Recently, gold has been trading downwards. The price tested the level of $1,149.46 in an average volume. According to the 30M time frame and using the market profile, I found Friday's point of control at the price of $1,147.30. Besides, there is a buying climax in the background and the price didn't sustain the higher level, which is a major sign of weakness. According to the 1H time frame, I found a confirmed head-and-shoulders formation. My advice is to watch for potential selling opportunities on the pullbacks. Targets are set at the price of $1,145.00 and $1,137.15.

Resistance levels:

R1: 1,162.30

R2: 1,168.15

R3: 1,177.45

Support levels:

S1: 1,147.00

S2: 1,137.50

S3: 1,131.90

Trading recommendations for today: Watch for potential selling opportunities due to confirmed weakness in the background.