markets, weaker USD and stronger oil prices to open at 958.50/959.50 in
New York. It traded erratically during the early morning, slipping lower,
finding support near 957.00. It gathered momentum as the dollar continued
to soften and equity markets strengthened. It remained well bid on
investor demand, carrying the metal to an intraday high o 962.25/963.25.
However heavy profit taking as the day unwound, dragged gold market to a low of
954.50/955.50, before settling at 956.75/957.75.
copper and oil prices, peaking at 1446.00/1449.00. Light profit taking
pushed the metal from its highs, finding support near 1430.00. It recaptured
lost ground as the dollar sold off against most majors and equity
markets rallied before trading within a range. Silver market became well offered
as the session moved towards the close, dipping to a low of
1424.00/1427.00 and finally settling at 1426.00/1429.00.
from 962.25/963.25 to the European high around 964.50. There will be
further resistance in front of 968.00 but a break through should set the
sights on the June high around 990.00. Near term support lies from today’s
low around 955.00 down to 946.00.
Silver market was strong early on taking out resistance at both 14.10 and the 50%
Fibonacci level at 14.35 on its way to a high of 14.46/14.49 before settling
around 14.27. Expect further resistance in front of 14.50 although a convincing
break should lead to a test of the 14.75/14.80 area. Near term
support should be found between 13.90 and 14.00.