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Gold Rally Faces Potential Correction

Gold has been experiencing a robust rally, with the price climbing to new record levels for four consecutive days. However, today's trading saw a slight retreat from its intraday high of $2150.50. The rally gained momentum following a report by the Institute for Supply Management, which indicated an economic contraction, prompting a significant $41 gain in trading on March 1st. Despite widespread optimism regarding a potential interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve, recent comments from Fed officials, including Chairman Powell, suggest a reluctance to pursue such action.

Investors are patiently awaiting Chairman Powell's upcoming testimony to gain further insight into the Fed's monetary policy stance. According to the CME's FedWatch tool, there is a high probability that the Federal Reserve will maintain interest rates at their current level during their upcoming meetings, although the likelihood of a rate cut by June is significant.

However, despite the bullish sentiment surrounding gold, there are notable technical indicators suggesting that the precious metal may be overbought. Both the stochastic oscillator and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicate that gold is currently at elevated levels, with the potential for a price correction looming. While it's possible for gold to continue rising despite being overbought, the convergence of these indicators warrants attention and suggests a potential pivot in the market sentiment towards a correction in gold prices in the near term.