Technical outlook and chart setups:

Gold is looking to retrace the rally from $1,142.00 to $1,220.00 levels for now. Minimum level of expectations are around $1,170.00/75.00 levels if not lower. It is then recommended to initiate long positions, with risk below $1,140.00 levels. Immediate support on the daily chat view here is seen at $1,142.00, followed by $1,130.00 and lower, while resistance is seen at $1,235.00, followed by $1,255.00 and higher respectively. Bulls seem to be in control for now and till prices remain above $1,130.00/40.00 mark. A push above $1,220.00 would take the pair towards at least $1,255.00/60.00 levels.

Trading recommendations:

Remain flat for now. Look to buy around $1,175.00, stop at $1,240,00, target is $1,255.00.

Good luck!