The last Silver Market update was bullish, but silver has performed more strongly
than expected in the intervening period, and like gold, is now vulnerable to
a short-term reaction, having risen into an area of strong resistance rather
quickly. Most of the arguments relating to gold set out in the Gold Market
update apply equally to silver, and there is thus no need to repeat them here.
Silver has slowed beneath a zone of heavy resistance in the $12 area which
is reinforced by the falling 50-day moving average being about at this level.
Even if it first rallies a little more, it is expected to get knocked back
soon towards the support near the upper boundary of the small base that formed
in June, i.e. it is likely to drop back to the $10.80 area. It will be regarded
as a buy here as the upleg of the past week is viewed as the probable start
of a new intermediate uptrend. As with gold, only in the event of a liquidity
crunch and associated interest rate spike will the overall bullish pattern
abort.
The above represents the opinion and analysis of Mr. Maund,
based on data available to him, at the time of writing. Mr. Maunds opinions
are his own, and are not a recommendation or an offer to buy or sell securities.
No responsibility can be accepted for losses that may result as a consequence
of trading on the basis of this analysis.
Mr. Maund is an independent analyst who receives no compensation
of any kind from any groups, individuals or corporations mentioned in his reports.
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of loss, Mr. Maund recommends that you consult with a qualified investment
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and do your own due diligence and research when making any kind of a transaction
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