XAG/USD Surges to $33.00 as Buyers Flock In

Key Takeaways:

• Silver prices surged past $32.00 during the North American session due to falling US Treasury yields.
• The Relative Strength Index (RSI) indicates growing bullish momentum with key resistance levels at $32.95 and $33.00.
• A pullback below $32.00 could find support at $31.32, with stronger backing around the 50-day moving average at $30.13.

XAG/USD Price Forecast: Technical Outlook

Silver’s price skyrocketed during the North American session, fueled by falling US Treasury bond yields. Even though traders trimmed bets on the Federal Reserve easing policy less aggressively, precious metals extended their gains, with XAG/USD trading at $32.33, up over 2.26%.

The RSI is bullish, indicating a momentum shift towards buyers. Key resistance levels for XAG/USD are at $32.95 and $33.00, with the possibility of reaching October 1, 2012 levels at $35.40 once surpassed. Conversely, a retreat below $32.00 could find support at $31.32 and the 50-day moving average at $30.13.

XAG/USD Price Action – Daily Chart

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