Barrick Gold shares fall nearly 4% as technical selling persists without new news catalyst
Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX) slid 3.78% today as sustained technical selling weighed on the stock in the absence of a fresh news catalyst. The move is supported by negative momentum readings and continued trading below all major moving averages, reinforcing the current downward tone.
Highlights
- Barrick Gold stock trades below its short- and long-term moving averages, indicating pressure on current trends.
- Momentum indicators give mostly negative signals, with MACD and RSI forecasting a bearish outlook and ADX neutral.
- Expected price range for the next 5 sessions is C$53.88 to C$58.14, with a 59% probability of a downward move.
Downward momentum persists as selling pressure overrides oversold signals
Barrick Gold is trading below its 20-day (C$58.78), 50-day (C$59.81), and 200-day (C$59.15) moving averages, showing that sellers remain in control of both short- and longer-term trends. The nearest resistance level is at C$55.65, with support established at C$53.88, and the MA-50 vs MA-200 alignment still suggests a bullish long-term structure. Momentum signals continue to be negative: MACD issues a Sell signal and ADX is Neutral. RSI stands at 46.29 with a Sell forecast, while the CCI and Stochastic RSI remain Neutral. Bull/Bear Power (BBP) at 0.49 signals that buyers are present intraday, but also indicates the stock is oversold. The stock is trading near its intraday low after an opening gap down, and intraday volatility is at 0.76%. Momentum weakness aligns with ongoing selling pressure and a clearly negative tone since the open.
Earlier, analysts noted that Barrick Gold was showing short-term strength but faced significant longer-term resistance, increasing downside risks. The latest technical developments reinforce the bearish outlook, with key resistance now at C$55.65 and continued monitoring warranted as a break below C$53.88 would signal further downside potential.