London Session Update
2025-12-16
Scorecard
| Bias | Target | Actual | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ Short | 4,260 | 4,284 | β³ Pending |
Tally: 0/1 (Pending)
Overnight Recap
| Session | Open | High | Low | Close | Ξ | Character |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4,310 | 4,315 | 4,280 | 4,285 | -0.58% | π΄ Bearish |
| Early London | 4,285 | 4,292 | 4,281 | 4,284 | -0.02% | π‘ Chop |
Recap:
After yesterday's surge to 4,353, the bears took control overnight. Asia flushed effectively, breaking the 4,300 psychological support. London opened with a "wait-and-see" approach, chopping around the 4,280s. The market is digesting the recent highs.
Fear Factor Meter
FEAR [π΄π΄π βͺβͺβͺβͺβͺβͺβͺ] GREED
β²
Score: 3/10 β Caution
Read: "Price has pulled back significantly from ATHs. The breakdown below 4,300 has shaken out late longs. Sentiment is shifting to 'Caution' as we test finding a lower high."
Session Outlook
| Phase | Time (EST) | Bias | Expectation |
|---|---|---|---|
| London AM | 3:00 - 8:00 AM | π΄ Short | Test of 4,260 support |
| Overlap | 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM | π‘ Volatile | Bounce or Flush to 4,240 |
| NY PM | 12:00 - 5:00 PM | π‘ Neutral | Consolidation ahead of CPI data |
Key Catalyst: Market fits structural correction mode. No major news until tomorrow's CPI.
Liquidity & Zone Map
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XAU/USD ZONE MAP β London Session
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4,345 βββββββββββββ Weekly Resistance
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β 4,320-4,325 ββββββ SELL ZONE β β Rejection Block
β 4,300 ββββββββββββ Psychological Flip β
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β ββββ 4,284 CURRENT PRICE ββββ β
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4,275 βββββββββββββ Intraday Low Support
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β 4,260-4,250 ββββββ BUY ZONE β β Major Structural Support
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4,240 βββββββββββββ Liquidity Run Target
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Action Zones
| Setup | Zone | Entry Trigger | TP1 | TP2 | SL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| π΄ Continuation | < 4,280 | M15 Close below | 4,265 | 4,250 | 4,295 |
| π’ Reversal Long | 4,240-4,250 | Bullish Engulfing | 4,280 | 4,300 | 4,230 |
| π΄ Fade Rally | 4,315-4,320 | Bearish Pinbar | 4,290 | 4,280 | 4,330 |
Momentum View
"The 4,300 break was significant. Momentum has shifted bearish intraday. We are looking for continuation lower to clear the 4,260 liquidity pools before any serious bounce. Selling rallies into 4,300-4,310 is the play."