Gold gains ground as U.S. dollar declines after the Initial Jobless Claims report, which indicated that 231,000 Americans filed for unemployment benefits in a week.
A move above the $2350 level will open the way to the test of the resistance at $2390 – $2400.
Silver
Silver 090524 Daily Chart
Silver rallied above the $28.00 level as gold/silver ratio pulled back below the 83 level.
In case silver settles above the resistance at $27.75 – $28.00, it will move towards the next resistance level, which is located in the $28.75 – $29.00 range.
Platinum
Platinum 090524 Daily Chart
Platinum tests new highs amid a broad rally in precious metals markets. Traders bet on a more dovish Fed after the release of the disappointing Initial Jobless Claims report.
A successful test of the resistance at $975 – $985 will push platinum towards the next resistance at $1010 – $1020.
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Vladimir is an independent trader, with over 18 years of experience in the financial markets. His expertise spans a wide range of instruments like stocks, futures, forex, indices, and commodities, forecasting both long-term and short-term market movements.