Early in the American session, Gold (XAU/USD) is trading around 1,965.67 above 6/8 Murray and below the 21 SMA located at 1,968.75.

Yesterday, gold reached the 1,975 zone, which coincided with the 21 SMA. XAU/USD failed to consolidate above this level and is now showing signs of a technical correction. The metal could find support around the bottom of the trend bullish channel located at 1,953 or could break 1,968 to continue ascending.

According to the 4-hour chart, we can see that gold has formed a small bullish pennant which could be confirmed if the price consolidates above 1,970 and then could reach the psychological level of $2,000.

On the other hand, in case gold trades below the 7/8 Murray and below the 21 SMA, the price could come under strong downward pressure and could reach the support zone of 1,950.

On condition of a sharp break below the uptrend channel formed since March 16 and consolidation below 1,945, gold could slip to 1,937 (6/8 Murray) and ultimately accelerate its bearish move to 5/8 Murray around 1,906 that coincides with the 200 EMA located at 1,903.

The eagle indicator is giving a bearish signal and is approaching the oversold area. It is likely that there will still be a bearish movement in gold until it can reach the 1,950 support zone. From that level, a technical bounce could follow.