- Precious metals giving background as risk appetite returns.
- Eyes on the European Central Bank, equities and yields.
Silver prices have been extending the pullback and were trading down -0.88% to a low of 17.93 from a high of 18.30 on the day. Silver for December delivery still managed to add 1.6 cents, or 0.09%, to $18.135 an ounce, following a 1.2% slump for the week for gold’s sister metal.
However, the outlook is less optimistic as markets adjust positions in light of the likelihood of a trade deal between the US and China and along with Chinese stimulus measures seeking to improve the economic growth of the second-largest economy in the world. The benchmark U.S. stock indexes have been able to move higher on the improve risk appetite which in turn is stripping away the speculative longs in precious metals and given silver's impressive rally of more than 11% last month — outperforming gold’s monthly rally last month, up 6.4%, the downside exposes a deeper retracement that gold's in percentage terms.
Global yields and the ECB in the spotlight
Eyes will be on the bond markets and yields which brings the European Central Bank into focus this week. Expectations are high that the ECB’s Governing Council will announce a very significant easing package at this upcoming monetary policy meeting, as signalled in July - However, the bar has been set so high that it is not unrealistic to think that the ECB could disappoint the market.
Silver levels
Bears are taking on the 21-day moving average which guards a run to the 17.50s a being the 50% Fibo of 2016 highs to recent swing lows. On the flipside,18.50 and 19.50 will be the milestones from here ahead of the round 22 figure, then come the 27s and, finally, a 50% mean reversion of the 2011 highs YTD in the 31.70s.
Information on these pages contains forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Markets and instruments profiled on this page are for informational purposes only and should not in any way come across as a recommendation to buy or sell in these assets. You should do your own thorough research before making any investment decisions. FXStreet does not in any way guarantee that this information is free from mistakes, errors, or material misstatements. It also does not guarantee that this information is of a timely nature. Investing in Open Markets involves a great deal of risk, including the loss of all or a portion of your investment, as well as emotional distress. All risks, losses and costs associated with investing, including total loss of principal, are your responsibility. The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of FXStreet nor its advertisers. The author will not be held responsible for information that is found at the end of links posted on this page.
If not otherwise explicitly mentioned in the body of the article, at the time of writing, the author has no position in any stock mentioned in this article and no business relationship with any company mentioned. The author has not received compensation for writing this article, other than from FXStreet.
FXStreet and the author do not provide personalized recommendations. The author makes no representations as to the accuracy, completeness, or suitability of this information. FXStreet and the author will not be liable for any errors, omissions or any losses, injuries or damages arising from this information and its display or use. Errors and omissions excepted.
The author and FXStreet are not registered investment advisors and nothing in this article is intended to be investment advice.
Recommended content
Editors’ Picks
EUR/USD clings to daily gains above 1.0650
EUR/USD gained traction and turned positive on the day above 1.0650. The improvement seen in risk mood following the earlier flight to safety weighs on the US Dollar ahead of the weekend and helps the pair push higher.
GBP/USD recovers toward 1.2450 after UK Retail Sales data
GBP/USD reversed its direction and advanced to the 1.2450 area after touching a fresh multi-month low below 1.2400 in the Asian session. The positive shift seen in risk mood on easing fears over a deepening Iran-Israel conflict supports the pair.
Gold holds steady at around $2,380 following earlier spike
Gold stabilized near $2,380 after spiking above $2,400 with the immediate reaction to reports of Israel striking Iran. Meanwhile, the pullback seen in the US Treasury bond yields helps XAU/USD hold its ground.
Bitcoin Weekly Forecast: BTC post-halving rally could be partially priced in Premium
Bitcoin price shows no signs of directional bias while it holds above $60,000. The fourth BTC halving is partially priced in, according to Deutsche Bank’s research.
Week ahead – US GDP and BoJ decision on top of next week’s agenda
US GDP, core PCE and PMIs the next tests for the Dollar. Investors await BoJ for guidance about next rate hike. EU and UK PMIs, as well as Australian CPIs also on tap.