Gold prices remained steady this week as the US Dollar's winning streak ended and Treasury yields decreased.
The US legislature is set to pass the debt ceiling deal to avoid a default. The House of Representatives passed it on Wednesday, and it now requires Congress approval.
Traders are closely watching the US ISM Manufacturing PMI and its sub-indices for indications of the Fed's interest rate outlook.
The ISM Manufacturing PMI is expected to decrease slightly to 47.0 in May, indicating continued contraction.
Immediate support will be found if the previous day's low of $1,954 is breached, followed by a test of the psychological level of $1,950.
Gold buyers need to surpass the multi-day highs of $1,975 to challenge the confluence support around $1,990, where the 21 and 50 DMA are located.
The nearest resistance 1972$ has been tested, the next expectation will be found in 1985$. I will consider selling gold in the 1982-1985 price range.
Do you think today's ADP news will cause gold to trend up or down?