Silver’s market performance follows a distinct rhythm, marking a steady range for two consecutive days in Thursday’s trading session. The Relative Strength Index (RSI) hints at a slight overbought condition, introducing a note of caution for those eyeing new positions. Nevertheless, the technical analysis of XAG/USD suggests the potential for further upward movement.
Exploring Silver Dynamics
The silver market, known as XAG/USD, grapples with surpassing the psychologically significant $25.00 threshold. Thursday unfolds a delicate dance between modest advancements and minor setbacks, maintaining a lateral, consolidative trajectory during the initial European session. Traders keenly anticipate the US PCE Price Index for crucial market cues.
Technical Analysis of XAG/USD
From a technical perspective, the RSI on the daily chart indicates a marginally overbought condition, acting as a deterrent to bullish endeavors. However, recent breakthroughs, such as surpassing the crucial 200-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) and breaching a long-standing descending trend-line, paint a favorable path for XAG/USD. Caution is advised, urging a brief consolidation or minor pullback confirmation before committing to the established uptrend of the past three weeks.
Support and Resistance Zones
In the interim, the $24.75-$24.70 region emerges as a protective barrier against an immediate downturn. Further corrective descent may attract market participants near the $24.20-$24.15 zone, mitigating downside risks close to the descending trend-line resistance breakpoint at $24.00. This juncture holds pivotal importance, and a decisive breach could trigger technical selling, potentially leading to more significant losses, with a retest of the 200-day SMA likely around the $23.40-$23.35 range.
Potential Peaks and Obstacles
Conversely, the $25.25 territory, a four-month peak from Wednesday, may pose a barrier. Subsequent buying activity could reignite bullish momentum, propelling XAG/USD towards the next obstacle around the $25.55-$25.60 range. This positive momentum may extend further, enabling the white metal to reclaim the $26.00 milestone and challenge the Year-to-Date peak at $26.15, achieved back in May.
XAG/USD Daily Chart
