Silver (XAG) Forecast: Holding $33.62—Can Bulls Push Through Resistance at $34.59?

Silver Prices Steady Near Pivot as Traders Eye Gold Divergence and Trump Tariff Event

Silver prices are holding ground midweek, hovering just above the technical pivot at $33.62 for a third straight session. While broader market sentiment remains risk-sensitive, silver is yet to capitalize on rising safe-haven demand seen in gold, leaving traders watching for a potential catch-up move.

At 12:47 GMT, XAG/USD is trading $33.75, up $0.06 or +0.17%.

Key Technical Levels in Focus

The $33.62 level remains the immediate battleground. Sustained price action above this point could build enough momentum to retest last week’s high at $34.59. A breakout there would signal renewed bullish conviction. On the downside, the 50-day moving average—now rising toward $32.48—offers the first line of strong support. A breach of that level would mark a more meaningful loss of near-term control by buyers.

This prolonged consolidation reflects a market searching for direction. Volatility remains muted, but price compression around a key pivot typically precedes a breakout. With external catalysts lining up, that breakout could be imminent.

Gold Divergence Driving Uncertainty

Traders are increasingly focused on the growing disconnect between silver and gold. Spot gold surged to an all-time high of $3,148.88 earlier in the week, and remains supported by safe-haven flows tied to geopolitical risk and economic slowdown fears. Gold’s outperformance—now up over $400 since President Trump returned to office—highlights underlying market stress.

Silver, while historically linked to gold during periods of financial uncertainty, has lagged. Part of that underperformance may be tied to silver’s industrial demand profile, which leaves it more exposed to global manufacturing trends. Recent soft U.S. ISM manufacturing data and recession concerns may be weighing on silver’s ability to follow gold higher.

Tariff Announcement Looms Large

Market attention is squarely on President Trump’s anticipated tariff announcement, scheduled for 20:00 GMT. Branded as “Liberation Day,” the event is expected to unveil broad-based trade measures that could ripple across global supply chains. While this poses downside risk for industrial metals, it could also lift safe-haven demand if markets interpret the move as inflationary or growth-negative.

Market Outlook: Consolidation Before Breakout

Silver’s near-term setup leans cautiously bullish, contingent on holding above $33.62. A break above $34.59 would open the path for further gains, especially if gold continues higher and tariff fallout sparks fresh safe-haven flows. A drop below $32.48 would invalidate the current structure and shift attention to lower support zones. Until then, silver remains rangebound—but not for long.

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