Precious metals remain under pressure as traders stay focused on the disappointing economic news from China.
Key Insights
Gold grapples with the $1900 threshold; a dip could propel further momentum to $1860-$1870.
Silver tussles with the $22.15-$22.35 support, lacking the thrust for a pronounced downturn.
Platinum’s endeavors below $890 are fueled by China’s underwhelming economic indicators.
Gold
Gold 150823 Daily Chart
Gold is trying to settle below the $1900 level as the pullback continues. U.S. dollar is losing some ground against a broad basket of currencies, but dollar’s weakness did not provide support to gold markets.
In case gold settles below $1900, it will gain additional downside momentum and move towards the support in the $1860 – $1870 range.
Silver
Silver 150823 Daily Chart
Silver has recently made an attempt to settle below the support in the $22.15 – $22.35 range, but failed to develop sufficient downside momentum and rebounded towards the $22.60 level.
If silver settles below the $22.15 level, it will head towards the next support, which is located in the $21.50 – $21.70 range.
Platinum
Platinum 150823 Daily Chart
Platinum continues its attempts to settle below the key support at $890 as traders react to the weak economic data from China.
A move below the $890 level will push platinum towards the support in the $850 – $860 area.
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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.