Gold is losing some ground as traders take profits near historic highs. It should be noted that gold markets did not gain significant downside momentum as demand for gold remains strong.
In case gold manages to settle above the $2480 level, it will gain additional upside momentum and move towards $2500.
Silver
Silver 130824 Daily Chart
Silver retreats as gold/silver ratio climbed back towards the 89 level.
Most likely, silver traders will stay focused on the performance of gold markets. If gold tests historic highs, silver will get more support.
Platinum
Platinum 130824 Daily Chart
Platinum remains stuck near the resistance at $935 – $940 as traders wait for additional catalysts.
A move above the $940 level will push platinum towards the resistance at $975 – $985.
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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.