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Silver steadies near $49 after retreating from highs around $53–54 per ounce.
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Market momentum softens as profit-taking and a stronger dollar weigh on demand.
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Short-term range likely to hold unless prices break decisively above $49 or below $45.
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After a strong buying trend, prices reached new highs of $53-54 per ounce. However, the demand didn’t hold at these levels for long. Prices corrected and dropped to below $50 per ounce, hitting a low of around $45. This change is likely due to investors selling to profit from the rally.
In the medium to long term, silver prices could rise again, but in the short term, reduced US-China tensions and stable economic conditions might lead to price stability. In the silver market, the Pan American company, which mines silver, is also experiencing a price drop. Despite this, the company’s solid fundamentals make it a good option for buying at a lower price.
Will the US Dollar Index Follow the Predicted Trend?
When evaluating silver’s value, it’s important to consider the strength of the US dollar, which is measured by comparing it to a basket of major currencies. Right now, the US dollar is showing some signs of strengthening. Its value has risen to an important resistance level, around 100 points on this index.
The level around 100 points also acts as the “neckline” for an inverted head-and-shoulders pattern. This suggests that if the US dollar moves higher from this point, it could reach a target zone around 104 points. On the other hand, if the dollar drops below 98 points, this pattern would be invalidated.
Is the Correction an Opportunity for Pan American Buyers?
Shares of the mining company are declining rapidly as silver prices drop. Technically speaking, the current rebound in their stock price is nearing a significant point where several factors converge: the trend line, a support level at $32 per share, and the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement.
If there is a strong buying response around this area, it could signal that the stock is aiming to return to its overall upward trend. Additionally, the company has strong fundamentals. According to the InvestingPro tool, the stock’s fair value is less than 20% higher, and it has a strong financial health score.
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Is Silver Uncertain About Its Direction?
After falling to around $45.60 per ounce, silver prices have stopped dropping, and buyers are trying to push the price back up. However, they are currently struggling to gain momentum. The price has stalled around $49 per ounce, suggesting that the market might enter a period of stability or consolidation.
If silver prices break above the $49 level, it could be a strong signal of returning to the uptrend, similar to the inverted head-and-shoulders pattern seen with the dollar index. However, if the price falls below the lower boundary of the current range, it could drop further, potentially reaching $40 per ounce. Despite this possibility, the expectation right now is not for prices to fall to that level.
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