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USD, Stock Market, & Gold Analysis: Key Updates and Trading Strategies

USD, Stock Market, & Gold Analysis: Key Updates and Trading Strategies
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March 3, 2025

US Dollar (USD) Analysis

The US Dollar Index (USDX) is forming a significant Head & Shoulders (H&S) top pattern, signaling a potential bearish trend. We have taken a short position, expecting further declines.

Elliott Wave Analysis for USDX

  • Within wave -iii-, wave $i$ was completed at 107.15, followed by wave $ii$ at 108.42.
  • Wave $iii$ appears to be subdividing:
    • Wave !i! ended at 106.03.
    • Wave !ii! is currently retracing and has entered its key levels:
      • 50% retracement: 107.23
      • 61.8% retracement: 107.51
  • Once wave !ii! completes, a strong decline in wave !iii! of $iii$ is expected.
  • Projected target for wave $iii$: 104.21 (1.618 extension of $i$).

💡 Trading Recommendation: Short USD, with a stop-loss at 111.00.

📌 Active Positions: Short USD, stop at 111.00.


US Stock Market (S&P 500) Forecast

The S&P 500 (SPX) presents a potentially bearish outlook, with indications of an Ending Diagonal Triangle for wave .v. of -v-.

Elliott Wave Analysis for SPX

  • If wave .v. of -v- of V has completed at 6147.43, we are now falling in wave .i.
    • Wave $i$ was completed at 5908.49
    • Wave $ii$ retraced to 6009.82
    • If wave $ii$ is complete, we are now in wave $iii$, with a projected target of 5622.82 (1.618 extension of $i$).
  • Expect further downside as wave $iii$ unfolds.

💡 Trading Recommendation: Short SPX, with a call option as a stop.

📌 Active Positions: Short SPX, using a call option as a stop.


Gold Market Outlook

Gold prices are in a strong bullish trend, with an ongoing wave $v$ targeting higher levels.

Elliott Wave Analysis for Gold

  • Wave $v$ has a projected target of 3035.50 (1.618 extension of 2431.50 – 1973.10).
  • Within wave $v$:
    • Wave ** i ** completed at 2483.70
    • Wave ** ii ** corrected to 2353.20
    • Wave ** iii ** is currently rallying, with an updated target of 3200.00 (4.236 extension of ** i **).
  • After wave ** iii ** ends, a correction in wave ** iv ** is expected, retracing 23.6% – 38.2% of the rally.
  • Final target for wave -iii-: 3199.90 (6.25 extension of -i-).

💡 Trading Recommendation: Long gold, using put options as a stop.

📌 Active Positions: Long gold, with puts as stops.


Final Thoughts

The US dollar is showing signs of weakness, while the stock market faces potential downside risks. Meanwhile, gold remains in a bullish phase, offering strong upside potential. Traders should remain vigilant, follow risk management strategies, and monitor key support and resistance levels.

For real-time trading updates and expert insights, stay tuned!

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