Silver remained above the $66 level on Tuesday as investors balanced inflation concerns and geopolitical uncertainty against expectations of higher interest rates. Precious metals faced pressure from shifting central bank policy expectations after strong US jobs data increased the probability of further tightening, while elevated oil prices and renewed Middle East tensions continued to support demand for inflation hedges.
Key Points
- XAGUSD traded near $66.09 as silver held above the $66 area after recent selling pressure.
- Higher rate expectations from the Federal Reserve, ECB and BoJ continued to weigh on non-yielding precious metals, while inflation hedging demand provided support.
- Traders are watching $66.30 resistance and $66.00 support, with RSI recovery suggesting momentum is stabilising.
Why worth watching
Silver remains sensitive to both interest-rate expectations and broader inflation concerns. Higher expected rates can pressure precious metals by supporting yields and increasing the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets. Following strong US jobs data, markets have increased expectations of further Federal Reserve tightening, keeping rate policy as a key driver for silver.
At the same time, elevated oil prices and renewed geopolitical tensions have maintained demand for inflation protection, while central-bank buying and broader debasement concerns remain supportive factors for precious metals. For XAGUSD, the immediate focus is whether price can regain momentum above the 20-period EMA and confirm a stronger recovery.
Key trading levels
- At $67.18: Recent high and wider upside reference
- At $67.00: Psychological resistance area
- At $66.80: Near-term recovery resistance
- At $66.30: Immediate momentum confirmation level
- At $66.09: Current trade zone
- At $66.00: Psychological support
- At $65.95: Intraday low and downside reference
Technical analysis
XAGUSD is trading near $66.09, slightly above the 20-period EMA at $66.07, after recovering from the intraday low around $65.95. The price action shows silver attempting to stabilise after a recent decline from the $67.00–$67.18 area.
The RSI (14) has recovered from weaker levels and is currently around 48, suggesting selling pressure has eased. However, RSI remains below the 50 level, indicating that momentum has not yet shifted clearly into bullish territory.
The immediate technical range sits between $66.00 support and $66.30 resistance.
A move above $66.30 with RSI moving above 50–55 would strengthen the recovery setup and bring $66.80–$67.00 back into focus. A break below $66.00 with RSI weakening toward 40 would signal renewed selling pressure and expose $65.95.
- Bullish scenario: XAGUSD breaks above $66.30 and holds above the 20-period EMA, while RSI moves above 50–55. This would suggest buyers are regaining control and could open the way toward $66.80–$67.00.
- Bearish scenario: XAGUSD falls below $66.00 and RSI weakens toward 40. This would indicate sellers remain active and could expose the recent low around $65.95.
Disclaimer
Next market drivers
Traders are watching upcoming inflation data, Federal Reserve rate expectations, US dollar movements, and developments in the Middle East. Changes in yields and inflation expectations remain key drivers for precious metals, while geopolitical developments could continue influencing safe-haven demand.
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