Silver holds steady amid strong industrial demand for silver

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Silver drops 0.65% after India import move

Highlights

India raised silver import duties from 6% to 15%, tightening supply and supporting domestic futures amid currency stabilization efforts.
Industrial demand and physical market tightness further constrained silver supply, although overall price action remains under broad selling pressure.
Technical signals indicate strong bullish momentum with elevated risk of short-term pullback, projecting a trading range of $83.00 to $91.00.

Import duty hike prompts futures gains as supply tightness persists

The Indian government raised import duties on silver from 6% to 15% on Wednesday in an effort to restrict imports and stabilize the rupee, directly impacting one of the world's largest consumer markets. This regulatory change was accompanied by a notable response in Indian silver futures, which recorded sharp gains as the cost of importing metal increased and supply constraints intensified. Reports also cited strong industrial demand, ongoing supply tightness, and heightened competition for physical silver as key factors shaping the supply environment, though price action has remained under broader selling pressure.

Overbought signals challenge uptrend as bullish momentum diverges

On the technical front, XAG is trading well above the MA-20 at $77.41, MA-50 at $75.22, and MA-200 at $72.64, establishing a clear separation from longer-term average levels. The Ichimoku Kijun sits at $80.12, now providing immediate downside support. Momentum signals remain strong: MACD on the daily chart remains in buy territory, while ADX reflects a moderate trend. However, RSI is elevated at 72.64, and both Stoch RSI and CCI indicate overbought conditions, reinforced by Bull/Bear Power (BBP) also highlighting buyer dominance on intraday momentum. The Awesome Oscillator continues to support the prevailing uptrend, but multiple overbought signals suggest caution, with divergence emerging between persistent momentum and stretched indicator readings.

Consolidation expected as bullish signals outweigh breakdown risk

For the next five days, a typical volatility band relative to current levels is expected between $83.00 and $91.00. The probability of additional upside remains high (above 80%), supported by bullish weekly readings in RSI, MACD, ADX, and MA-50. The most likely scenario is for prices to consolidate sideways within this range. If momentum persists, a breakout above $91.00 could occur; however, if support at $83.00 fails, a corrective move lower becomes more likely, though current signals continue to favor strength.

Anton Kharitonov, analyst at Traders Union, sees the recent Indian import duty increase as a pivotal factor adding stress to silver's physical market profile. He notes that technical indicators remain strong but warns that overbought readings and global supply tightness could heighten downside risk. Kharitonov believes price may consolidate but maintains a cautious stance given stretched momentum. "Until support at $83.00 is broken, my base case remains neutral, as risks of a short-term reversal persist alongside continued strength."

Earlier, analysts noted that silver’s advance was being driven by a combination of regulatory actions and ongoing supply risks, while warning that overbought conditions could heighten the risk of a short-term pullback. The latest developments reinforce this dynamic, with robust momentum persisting but crowded bullish positioning increasing the potential for sharp swings if market sentiment suddenly shifts.

Source of Data: XAG Price Analysis by TU

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