Silver struggles at key resistance

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Silver has now failed t break the $32.00 level on multiple occasions - but it may do so soon Still, the fact that we have tried to take out the May high of $32.51 twice in as many weeks and have failed to hold there may be a sign of waning bullish momentum. At the time of writing, silver was still holding above key support in around the $31.35 - $31.50 area (blude shaded area). The line in the sand is at $30.88, the most recent low. If this level breaks then we may see a correction to below $30.00 with $29.00 being a key support where we may see silver start another bullish trend. So let's wait and see what silver does here. In the longer-term, I continue to think silver is headed for $35.00 at least. But I am not so sure about the short-term path, especially in light of most recent price action.

If you trade silver, make sure to keep an eye on gold. The yellow metal remains supported by strong fundamentals, with central bank rate cuts and geopolitical tensions bolstering demand for the safe-haven asset. Despite recent dollar strength, which has capped gold's upward momentum, factors like rising oil prices, Middle Eastern unrest, and China's economic stimulus continue to lend support. However, the Fed Chair's indication of a more cautious approach to rate cuts means gold could potentially ease back as the dollar comes back. This could also negatively impact silver in the short-term outlook.

By Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst with Forex.ocom

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Silver has now broken below 30.88 support, thus creating an interim lower low. This is a bearish sign, potentially signalling a drop below $30. The next key level below that area is between $28.85 to $29.15, where silver may stage a recovery. The 200-day average comes in around $27.50.

There are lots of support levels on the way down, but given the recent price action, we will need to see a confirmed bullish reversal sign before looking for a bullish trade.

By Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst with FOREX.com