Gold prices traded higher by 1.64% against the USD in the 24 hour period ending 23:00GMT, at USD1,749.70 per ounce, as the Federal Reserve pledged to keep its benchmark interest rate low at least through mid-2013.
In the Asian session at 3:00GMT, gold is trading at USD1,759.00 per ounce, 0.53% higher from 23:00GMT.
The pair is expected to find its first short term resistance at 1,783.80, with the next resistance at 1,808.60. The pair is expected to find support at 1,726.62 and subsequently at 1,694.24.
The pair is showing convergence with its 20 Hr moving average and is trading above its 50 Hr moving average.