Silver consolidates as US-Iran deal progress lowers safe-haven demand

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Silver slides 0.42% as demand cools

Highlights

Silver prices weakened as easing US-Iran geopolitical tensions reduced safe-haven demand and investor interest in defensive assets.
Market sentiment has shifted toward optimism about a diplomatic agreement, further undermining silver’s appeal as a risk-off hedge.
Technical signals are mixed, but prevailing bearish pressure points to continued sideways trading within a $65.40 to $74.08 range in the near term.

Safe-haven demand wanes as geopolitical risks recede

Silver faced reduced safe-haven demand following easing geopolitical tensions, as the market anticipated a finalized US-Iran deal later in the week. The prospect of diplomatic progress has lessened investor appetite for defensive assets, resulting in softer interest in XAG. This shift in sentiment was the main driver behind observed price weakness.

Mixed momentum as price tests multiple technical boundaries

On the 4-hour chart, XAG/USD trades below the MA-20 at $70.11 but maintains levels above the MA-50 at $68.84. Daily charts show the price remains well beneath the MA-200 at $76.07, with the Ichimoku Kijun line nearby at $70.18, which currently acts as immediate resistance. Momentum indicators are mixed: MACD confirms strong buy momentum, while ADX is neutral. RSI at 49.82 signals a mild sell bias, and both Stoch RSI and CCI present oversold conditions, implying that downward movement may be close to exhaustion. BBP is also oversold on an intraday basis, while the Awesome Oscillator remains neutral, highlighting uncertainty as MACD and oscillator signals diverge.

Range-bound bias as catalysts remain absent

Over the next several sessions, XAG/USD is expected to fluctuate within a volatility band spanning $65.40 to $74.08. The probability of an upward move is 45%, compared to a 55% likelihood of further decline, suggesting continued sideways trading in the absence of new catalysts. A bullish scenario would require a sustained breakout above immediate resistance levels, while a bearish outcome becomes more likely if support breaks and price begins moving toward the lower end of the projected range.

Viktoras Karapetjanc, expert at Traders Union, sees the recent weakness in Silver as largely driven by easing geopolitical tensions and a temporary drop in safe-haven appetite. He highlights that price remains below key moving averages, which limits bullish momentum for now. Although oscillators signal that oversold conditions are building, sentiment remains mixed. Karapetjanc remains moderately optimistic, noting that a breakout above the $70 resistance could swiftly shift the outlook. "If diplomatic progress continues and technical resistance breaks, I believe Silver could rebound sharply from here," he says.

Earlier, analysts noted that silver’s outlook was broadly bullish, supported by safe-haven demand and a constructive technical setup. However, with reduced geopolitical tensions now weighing on sentiment, traders should monitor for a decisive break above immediate resistance or a move below key support to determine the next directional bias.

Source of Data: XAG Price Analysis by TU

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