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Gold, Silver, Platinum – Gold Gains Ground As Dollar Pulls Back

By:
Vladimir Zernov
Published: May 15, 2023, 16:51 GMT+00:00

Demand for precious metals is rising as traders stay focused on the U.S. debt ceiling story.

Gold
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Key Insights

  • Gold is moving towards the resistance level at $2025.
  • Silver rebounded above the $24 level. 
  • Platinum gained 2% amid a broad rebound in precious metals markets.

Gold

Gold
Gold 150523 Daily Chart

Gold is gaining some ground today despite rising Treasury yields. The U.S. debt ceiling story boosts demand for precious metals, while U.S. dollar’s pullback serves as an additional positive catalyst.

A move above $2025 will push gold towards the resistance at $2050. In case gold climbs above this level, it will head towards the next resistance at $2070.

R1:$2025 – R2:$2050 – R3:$2070

S1:$2010 – S2:$2000 – S3:$1980

Silver

Silver
Silver 150523 Daily Chart

Silver rebounds after the recent sell-off amid rising demand for precious metals.

If silver moves above the resistance at $24.20, it will head towards the next resistance level at $24.60. On the support side, a move below $23.80 will open the way to the test of the support at $23.50.

R1:$24.20 – R2:$24.60 – R3:$25.00

S1:$23.80 – S2:$23.50 – S3:$23.25

Platinum

Platinum
Platinum 150523 Daily Chart

Platinum also gained upside momentum in today’s trading session as traders used the recent pullback as an opportunity to increase their long positions.

If platinum settles above $1080, it will head towards the next resistance level at $1100. A move above $1100 will push platinum towards the resistance at $1115.

R1:$1080 – R2:$1100 – R3:$1115

S1:$1065 – S2:$1040 – S3:$1015

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About the Author

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.

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