Technical outlook and chart setups:

1. Gold has broken down to fresh lows at $1,270.00 but the recovery is even faster. A 4H chart view is presented here to look into immediate wave structure. The metal has produced an engulfing bullish candlestick signal indicating that the next leg could be higher. Recommendations are still to buy on dips, risk remains at $1,240.00.

2. Support is at $1,230.00/40.00, followed by $1,210.00 and lower, while resistance is at $1,310.00, followed by $1,330.00, $1,388.00 and higher respectively.

3. The structure indicates that Gold is poised to retrace towards $1,280.00 levels and resume rally towards $1,330.00.

Trade recommendations:

Initiate 50% long positions now and the remaining at $1,280.00, stop is at $1,240.00, target is open.

Good luck!