How to Size XAUUSD from Stop Distance and a Risk Budget
Size an XAUUSD simulation using equity, stop distance and broker contract specifications, with checks for spreads, costs and rounding.
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Short pieces on how traders think, reading the gold market (XAUUSD), and staying disciplined.
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XAUUSD Breakouts and Retests: A Price-Zone Framework
Distinguish XAUUSD breakouts, retests and fakeouts through a checklist and a clearly labelled simulation, without treating patterns as guarantees.
XAUUSD Calendar: 14 October CPI and US Releases in WIB
Calendar checked on 10 October 2026: next week’s CPI, PPI and retail sales, with clear time zones and a distinction between forecasts and results.
Gold ETF Flows: Why Buying Does Not Always Lift the Price
The World Gold Council’s 7 October 2026 report shows September ETF flows and gold prices moving differently. Here is how to read the distinction.
Gold, 5–9 October 2026: A Rebound With Risks Still in View
Gold recovered late in the trading week. Review the dated Reuters quote, its limits and a practical way to assess XAUUSD without chasing a move.
