Margin calls may have played a significant role in silver market sell-off.
Gold
Gold 050226 Daily Chart
Gold retreats as traders focus on the strength of the U.S. dollar. The sell-off in U.S. equity markets did not provide support to gold markets today.
In case gold manages to settle below the support at $4880 – $4900, it will move towards the next support level at $4680 – $4700.
Silver
Silver 050226 Daily Chart
Silver is under strong pressure as global market pullback forces deleveraging. Gold/silver ratio jumped above the 63 level, putting significant pressure on silver markets.
If silver declines below the $75.00 level, it will move towards the next support level at $71.00 – $72.00.
Platinum
Platinum 050226 Daily Chart
Platinum is losing ground amid broad pullback in precious metals markets. Currently, platinum is trying to settle below the support at $2040 – $2060.
In case this attempt is successful, platinum will head towards the next support at $1880 – $1900.
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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.