Post on Seeking Alpha re the gold price with the conclusion reproduced below and a link for the entire article:

The trends in gold are very mixed depending on which timeframe you view them. Our approach should fit our timeframe. To summarize:

Very long term – the trend is up. Hold.

Long term – the trend is consolidating. Hold or wait to buy.

Medium Term – the trend is mixed, but generally higher. Take swing trades in the range and look for a good entry to $1500 area later in the year.

Short term – the trend is up in a choppy / correctional pattern. Longs can target $1350ish. There could be a good short from this area too.

Very short term – the trend is down. Shorts shouldn’t get too comfortable as the decline looks likely to complete before $1200.

https://seekingalpha.com/article/4069045-precious-metals-trends-every-timeframe?app=1&uprof=45&isDirectRoadblock=false