XAG/USD retreats towards the support area right above $33.00

• Silver prices depreciate for the second consecutive day to approach support at $33.10.
• A softer US Dollar is keeping precious metals from retreating further.
• Confirmation below $33.10 would increase bearish pressure toward $32.10.

Silver Prices (XAG/USD) are trading lower for the second consecutive day on Thursday, with price action approaching a key support area at $33.10.following Wednesdays reversal at the $34.50 area.

The lower high posted on Wednesday and price action breaking below the 4 H 50 SMA suggest that the pair might have reached the end of its bullish cycle and is ready for a corrective reversal.

On the other hand, the US Dollar is showing a moderately bearish tone over the last sessions. This will likely keep precious metals from retreating further until the US PCE prices index and especially Fridays NFP report are out.

A clear break of the previous resistance, now turned support at the mentioned $33.10 area would confirm that view and add selling pressure towards the 38.6% Fibonacci retracement of the September-October bullish run, at $32.10 ahead of $31.30.

To the upside, resistance levels remain at $34.50, and the long-term high, at $34.85.

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Silver is a precious metal highly traded among investors. It has been historically used as a store of value and a medium of exchange. Although less popular than Gold, traders may turn to Silver to diversify their investment portfolio, for its intrinsic value or as a potential hedge during high-inflation periods. Investors can buy physical Silver, in coins or in bars, or trade it through vehicles such as Exchange Traded Funds, which track its price on international markets.

Silver prices can move due to a wide range of factors. Geopolitical instability or fears of a deep recession can make Silver price escalate due to its safe-haven status, although to a lesser extent than Golds. As a yieldless asset, Silver tends to rise with lower interest rates. Its moves also depend on how the US Dollar (USD) behaves as the asset is priced in dollars (XAG/USD). A strong Dollar tends to keep the price of Silver at bay, whereas a weaker Dollar is likely to propel prices up. Other factors such as investment demand, mining supply – Silver is much more abundant than Gold – and recycling rates can also affect prices.

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