Gold gained ground as traders used the recent pullback as an opportunity to increase their long positions.
Silver rallied above $28.00 as gold/silver ratio pulled back towards 86.50.
Platinum climbed above the $950 level.
Gold
Gold 150824 Daily Chart
Gold gains ground as traders buy the dip. Rising Treasury yields and stronger dollar did not put any pressure on gold markets.
From the technical point of view, gold consolidates below historic highs, which means that a breakout is possible.
Silver
Silver 150824 Daily Chart
Silver rallied as gold/silver ratio pulled back towards the 86.50 level. In case gold/silver ratio continues to move lower, silver will get more support.
If silver stays above the $28.00 level, it will get to the test of the nearest resistance at $28.75 – $29.00.
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.