Technical outlook and chart setups:

1. Gold is unchanged for now and trading within the tight range between $1,330.00 and $1,350.00 at the moment. A range breakout is imminent and should be powerful, with bias on downside favored. It is recommended to initiate fresh short positions around $1,350.00/51.00, and hold earlier shorts as well. Risk remains at $1,359.50.

2. Immediate resistance is at $1,361.00, followed by $1,375.00, while supports are spread through $1,330.00/20.00, followed by $1,280.00, $1,230.00/40.00 and lower respectively.

3. The structure reveals that sideways resistance is at $1,352.00 at the moment. Prices should remain well capped below this level for now. However, a push through $1,354.00 should challenge higher levels.

Trading recommendations:

Remain short for now, stop is at $1,359.50, target is open.

Good luck!