Gold extends decline to 1,233.11; dragged by Aussie

FXstreet.com (San Francisco) - After being rejected by the 1,267.90 area, the gold has been trading down in the last two hours with the metal falling to 1,233.10.

The gold is trading negative for second day with the XAU/USD losing half of the last days’ gains. The yellow metal plunged amid RBA’s governor comments on Aussie, retracing most of this week gains. Trading down $1235/oz, weekly low stands at $1227/oz, immediate short term support.

Gold bias

"The metal resumes then its long term bearish trend, with scope to extend down to $1100/oz, producing cost," comments FXstreet.com's Valeria Bednarik. "Is not advisable considering buying on it before the level is reached."

Next supports lie at 1,212, 1,200 and 1,180. On the upside, resistances are at 1,267, 1,290 and 1,325.

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