Gold tested new highs as traders reacted to Powell’s comments, who noted that labor market could find itself under pressure if Fed moved slowly.
A successful test of the resistance at $4170 – $4180 will push gold towards the $4200 level.
Silver tested new highs but lost momentum and pulled back as traders took some profits off the table after the strong rally.
In case silver settles below the $51.00 level, it will head towards the nearest support at $49.60 – $49.80.
Platinum is swinging between gains and losses as traders take profits near multi-year highs.
A move above the $1680 level will open the way to the test of the resistance at $1730 – $1735.
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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.