Gold prices fell significantly on Friday morning after a surprisingly strong jobs report for June prompted traders to reassess the likelihood of an interest rate cut by the Federal Reserve in the near term. The drop in the unemployment rate has effectively ruled out a rate cut this month, leading the gold market to fall to our second tactical support level of the day at $3,322 per ounce before bouncing as outlined in the “Metals Edge” daily research report. This decline in gold also pulled silver prices momentarily back into a “Bull Flag” pattern before regaining upward momentum towards the top of the range. Notably, silver’s rise is accelerating compared to gold, as the gold-to-silver ratio has decreased to 89:1.

We anticipate that silver will face another shortage this year and next. With a slight recovery in industrial activity, a weaker U.S. dollar, and declining interest rates, silver could reach $40 by the end of the year and $50 by 2026. There’s also the potential for a significant spike, possibly hitting between $60 and $80.

In technical terms, we see a “Bull Flag” pattern forming, which indicates that silver’s price may continue to rise. If silver breaks above the critical level of $37.50, it could trigger a rally that brings the price closer to $40, pulling forward our year end price target. I find it equally important to analyze the technical chart patterns where proper recognition can help make trading decisions more straightforward. Technical analysis is both an art and a science. The key is recognizing these patterns while implementing a trading strategy on what you believe will happen next. Staying ahead of the markets has never been easier.

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