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Silver (XAG/USD) is holding steady near $38.00 after reaching a 14-year high earlier this week. The metal benefits from an ascending channel pattern visible on both daily and weekly charts, with RSI and ADX indicators suggesting potential bullish momentum.
Silver is stabilising near $38.25 on Friday, after peaking at $39.13 earlier this week. This price action maintains its position above key short-term moving averages, including the 21-day EMA at $37.05 and the 50-day EMA near $35.82, providing support for the price.
Despite consolidation below the $38.50-$39.00 resistance zone, upward movements in momentum indicators like RSI and ADX point to possible renewed buying interest. A break below $37.00 could lead to further declines, with support levels at $35.50 and $34.50, while a rise above $39.13 may attract fresh buying and challenge the $40.00 level.
Silver acts as a safe-haven asset, with its price influenced by geopolitical stability, interest rates, and the US Dollar’s value. Industrial demand, particularly in electronics and solar energy sectors, significantly impacts Silver prices. Silver’s price movements often mirror Gold’s, with the Gold/Silver ratio providing insight into their relative valuations.
We believe the current technical setup favors continued upward movement. Derivative traders could consider strategies like buying call options to capitalize on a potential break above the recent peak. A sustained move past that level could bring the significant $40.00 psychological barrier into play.
The fundamental picture supports this bullish outlook, as industrial offtake is set for a record year. The Silver Institute forecasts global industrial demand will rise by 9% in 2024, driven heavily by the photovoltaic and electronics sectors. This robust consumption provides a strong underlying support for prices, potentially limiting the depth of any pullbacks.
While we monitor the influence of monetary policy, the prospect of future interest rate cuts later this year remains a tailwind. Current market pricing, reflected in the CME FedWatch tool, indicates a high probability of the Federal Reserve holding rates steady in the immediate future, but anticipates easing by the fourth quarter. This expectation should continue to attract investment into non-yielding assets.
We also see relative value in the white metal when looking at its relationship with gold. The Gold-to-Silver ratio, while having decreased from its recent highs above 90, remains elevated around 78, well above its long-term historical average. This suggests that the commodity may have more room to appreciate relative to gold if the precious metals rally continues.
Given the consolidation below resistance, we would manage risk carefully, viewing a break below the $37.00 mark as a key warning signal. Protective put options could be used to hedge long positions against a sharp reversal toward lower support levels. However, with the metal trading at a multi-year high, traders will also be mindful of the 2011 peak near $50.00 as a long-term historical precedent.
