Rising Treasury yields and stronger dollar serve as bearish catalysts for precious metals markets.
Gold remains under pressure as U.S. dollar tests new highs after the release of the better-than-expected ISM Services PMI report.
Gold has already settled below the $1935 level and is moving towards the nearest support, which is located at $1900 – $1910.
Silver tested new lows as traders focused on rising Treasury yields. Worries about the health of the Chinese economy continue to put pressure on silver markets.
Silver settled below the 200 MA and is moving towards the support at August lows at $22.25 – $22.50.
Platinum has also found itself under material pressure amid a strong pullback in precious metals markets.
In case platinum stays below the $925 level, it will move towards the support at $880 – $890.
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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.