XAUUSD: Elliott wave analysis and forecast for 15.12.23 – 22.12.23

Main scenario: consider long positions from corrections above the level of 1969.61 with a target of 2220.00 – 2300.00.Alternative scenario: breakout and consolidation below the level of 1969.61 will allow the pair to continue declining to the levels of 1889.05 – 1834.18.Analysis: a descending correction appears to have formed as the fourth wave (4) of larger degree on the daily chart. The fifth wave (5) is unfolding, with the first wave 1 of (5) formed as its part. Apparently, a desc