Looking ahead, traders are closely monitoring Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony on Tuesday and the release of US June Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation data on Thursday for further market direction.
US Economic Data and Fed Speculation Influence Silver Prices
The broad-based US dollar managed to stay positive despite growing speculation that the Federal Reserve might cut interest rates in the third quarter. This speculation could help limit silver’s losses. Recent employment data bolstered expectations of a rate cut in September, with markets now pricing in a 77% probability, up from 70% before the latest report.
Short-term Forecast
Silver (XAG/USD) is expected to face downward pressure, trading around $30.89. Traders are watching Jerome Powell’s testimony and CPI data for future market direction. Maintaining above $30.80 is crucial to avoid further declines.
Silver (XAG/USD) is trading at $30.89, down 0.51% in the 4-hour timeframe. The pivot point at $30.83 is crucial. Immediate resistance levels are at $31.22, $31.48, and $31.70. Support levels are seen at $30.52, $30.26, and $30.01.
Technical indicators show the 50-day EMA at $30.40 and the 200-day EMA at $29.84, suggesting a bullish trend above $30.83. However, a break below this pivot could lead to significant selling pressure.
Therefore, maintaining above $30.80 is critical to sustain the bullish outlook.
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