Silver Price Forecast: Daily momentum improves, but weekly outlook stays bearish
- Silver climbs more than 4% on softer US jobs data and lower inflation concerns.
- The daily chart shows improving momentum as XAG/USD challenges the 50-day SMA at $62.65.
- Weekly indicators remain bearish as XAG/USD stays below key moving averages.
Silver (XAG/USD) jumps more than 4% on Wednesday as weaker-than-expected US ADP employment data and easing energy-driven inflation prompt traders to scale back expectations for Federal Reserve (Fed) rate hikes. At the time of writing, XAG/USD trades around $62.30, near its highest level in a month.
From a technical perspective, the latest leg higher has improved the near-term outlook. However, the broader trend remains cautious as Silver approaches key resistance levels.
On the daily chart, XAG/USD has reclaimed the 21-day Simple Moving Average (SMA) at $58.31 and is now challenging the 50-day SMA at $62.65.
The Relative Strength Index (RSI) has risen to 56, while the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) stays above zero. Both indicators suggest that bullish momentum is building.
Immediate resistance is located at the 50-day SMA near $62.65. A daily close above this level would open the way toward the $65.00 barrier, followed by the 100-day SMA at $69.22. On the downside, the 21-day SMA at $58.31 offers initial support, ahead of the horizontal floor near $55.50.
Weekly chart
On the weekly chart, XAG/USD trades below the 50-week SMA at $65.94 and the 21-week SMA at $68.64, keeping the broader outlook bearish. The weekly RSI stands at 45, while the MACD remains below zero, suggesting that the latest advance has yet to develop into a broader bullish reversal.
On the upside, the $65.00 mark offers initial resistance, followed by the 50-week SMA at $65.94. A sustained break above this zone would bring the 21-week SMA at $68.64 into focus. On the downside, support is located near $55.50, followed by the 100-week SMA at $49.51.
(The technical analysis of this story was written with the help of an AI tool. Know more.)
Silver FAQs
Silver is a precious metal highly traded among investors. It has been historically used as a store of value and a medium of exchange. Although less popular than Gold, traders may turn to Silver to diversify their investment portfolio, for its intrinsic value or as a potential hedge during high-inflation periods. Investors can buy physical Silver, in coins or in bars, or trade it through vehicles such as Exchange Traded Funds, which track its price on international markets.
Silver prices can move due to a wide range of factors. Geopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can make Silver price escalate due to its safe-haven status, although to a lesser extent than Gold's. As a yieldless asset, Silver tends to rise with lower interest rates. Its moves also depend on how the US Dollar (USD) behaves as the asset is priced in dollars (XAG/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep the price of Silver at bay, whereas a weaker Dollar is likely to propel prices up. Other factors such as investment demand, mining supply – Silver is much more abundant than Gold – and recycling rates can also affect prices.
Silver is widely used in industry, particularly in sectors such as electronics or solar energy, as it has one of the highest electric conductivity of all metals – more than Copper and Gold. A surge in demand can increase prices, while a decline tends to lower them. Dynamics in the US, Chinese and Indian economies can also contribute to price swings: for the US and particularly China, their big industrial sectors use Silver in various processes; in India, consumers’ demand for the precious metal for jewellery also plays a key role in setting prices.
Silver prices tend to follow Gold's moves. When Gold prices rise, Silver typically follows suit, as their status as safe-haven assets is similar. The Gold/Silver ratio, which shows the number of ounces of Silver needed to equal the value of one ounce of Gold, may help to determine the relative valuation between both metals. Some investors may consider a high ratio as an indicator that Silver is undervalued, or Gold is overvalued. On the contrary, a low ratio might suggest that Gold is undervalued relative to Silver.
