Despite the strong US currency, gold has shown a good pullback.
In February, US durable goods orders increased by 1.4%, exceeding expectations of 1.1%. Core Durable Goods orders, excluding transportation, climbed by 0.50% compared to a forecast of 0.40%.
The US Richmond Fed Manufacturing Index is weak (but bullish for gold).
CB Consumer confidence is weak (bullish for gold).
Technical:
Near-term support is at $2170, with a break below targets of $2157, $2145, $2130, 2114, and $2100. The yellow metal confronts slight resistance at $2191 and a breach above will lead to the next levels of $2200/$2225/$2230.

Signal
Buy $2180 with a stop loss of about $2170 and a target price of $2220.
Sell at $2230 with a stop loss of about $2240 and a target price of $2100.