Silver: Breaking uptrend channel
GOLD (in USD)
Weakening.
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Gold is trading lower and has exited uptrend channel. Hourly support given at 1315 (14/09/2017 low) has been broken. Hourly resistance is located at 1357 (08/09/2016). Stronger support lies at 1204 (10/07/2017 high). Expected to show further bearish move.
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In the long-term, the technical structure suggests that there is a growing upside momentum. A break of 1392 (17/03/2014) is necessary ton confirm it, A major support can be found at 1045 (05/02/2010 low).
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SILVER (in USD)
Breaking uptrend channel.
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Silver has reversed and has broken uptrend channel by breaking support implied by its lower bound. Strong resistance is given at 18.65 (17/04/2017 high) while support can be found at 16.58 (15/08/2017 high). Expected to show further bearish move.
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In the long-term, the trend is rater negative. Further downsides are very likely. Resistance is located at 25.11 (28/08/2013 high). Strong support can be found at 11.75 (20/04/2009).
CRUDE OIL (in USD)
Consolidating around 50.
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Crude oil is pausing around the $50 level. Key support is given at 45.40 (17/08/2017 high). Strong resistance found at 50.43 (31/07/2017) has been broken. Expected to show another leg higher.
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In the long-term, crude oil has recovered after its sharp decline last year. However, we consider that further weakness are very likely. Strong support lies at 35.24 (05/04/2016) while resistance can now be found at 55.24 (03/01/2017 high).
Author
Yann Quelenn
Swissquote Bank Ltd
Yann Quelenn is a Market Analyst at Swissquote Bank with strong technical and financial background. Previously, he worked as FX Trader at Banque Privée Edmond de Rothschild and as Portfolio Manager at Polaris Investment in Luxembourg.
