XAUUSD Gold

XAUUSD NY Session Report - 2026-01-16

Session NY Session
Date January 16, 2026
Bias
🔴 Short
Confidence Medium

Session Snapshot

  • Open: 4596.96
  • High: 4608.00
  • Low: 4594.20
  • Close: 4601.10
  • Change: +0.09%
  • MCM State: Markup
  • Volume Context: High

Supply/Demand Zones

Demand Zones

Zone Range Status Strength
D1 4594.20-4596.96 Fresh Strong
D2 4588.00-4592.00 Tested Moderate

Supply Zones

Zone Range Status Strength
S1 4608.00-4610.50 Fresh Strong
S2 4615.00-4618.00 Tested Moderate

Support/Resistance Matrix

Level Type Price Strength Distance
R2 Psychological/Structural 4620.00 Strong +0.4%
R1 Structural 4608.00 Moderate +0.2%
Current - 4601.10 - -
S1 Structural 4596.96 Strong -0.1%
S2 Psychological 4594.20 Moderate -0.2%

Liquidity Hunt Map

  • Buy-Stop Clusters: 4610.50-4615.00
  • Sell-Stop Clusters: 4592.00-4594.20
  • Recent Sweeps: Low at 4594.20 (1h ago)
  • Next Target: Buy-side liquidity above 4608.00

Fear Factor Meter

FEAR [DXY↑, Yields↑] GREED
              ▲
        Score: 4/10 - Neutral

Inputs: DXY=108.5, VIX=14.2, US10Y=4.52%

Directional Bias

  • Bias: Short
  • Confidence: Medium
  • Rationale: High volume rejection at session high signals possible distribution amid strong DXY; Core Retail Sales may fuel USD strength.

Action Zones

Setup Entry Trigger TP1 TP2 SL
🔴 Short S1 4608.00-4610.50 Upthrust reversal 4596.96 4594.20 4615.00
🟢 Long D1 4594.20-4596.96 Spring bounce 4608.00 4615.00 4590.00

Momentum View

IF price rejects S1 fresh supply during Retail Sales → likely markdown to D1; ELSE hold for overlap breakout if demand absorbs.