Gold is losing ground as traders focus on stronger dollar and rising Treasury yields. Profit-taking remains an important catalyst for the market.
A move below the support at $2445 – $2450 will open the way to the test of the next support level at $2390 – $2400.
Silver
Silver 180724 Daily Chart
Silver pulls back as gold/silver ratio tests new highs. Currently, gold/silver ratio is trying to settle above the 82 level.
If silver declines below the $30.00 level, it will move towards the nearest support at $28.75 – $29.00.
Platinum
Platinum 180724 Daily Chart
Platinum is under strong pressure amid broad pullback in precious metals markets. Palladium markets are down by 2.4% today, which is bearish for platinum.
Currently, platinum is trying to settle below the support at $975 – $985. In case this attempt is successful, it will head towards the next support level at $935 – $940.
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Vladimir is an independent trader and analyst with over 10 years of experience in the financial markets. He is a specialist in stocks, futures, Forex, indices, and commodities areas using long-term positional trading and swing trading.