Crude Continues To Crumble, Silver Leads Precious Metals Lower
Dailyfx | Dec 16, 2014 12:28AM ET
Talking Points
- Crude Oil May Remain Under Pressure As Supply Glut Concerns Linger
- Upcoming US Data May Be Overlooked As Focus Turns To Fed Decision
- Quarterly Forecast: Gold Remains Vulnerable To USD Strength
The precious metals witnessed a dramatic slide at the outset of the week with silver leading the pack lower (-5.15 percent). Newswires pointed to USD gains alongside a generally soft session across the broader commodities space as potential explanations behind the declines.
Looking ahead; the greenback may look past upcoming US Markit PMI data as traders await the more important December Fed decision later in the week. Hesitation from traders ahead of the meeting casts some doubt over the prospect of further gains for the reserve currency, which in turn may afford Gold some breathing room.
Meanwhile, crude oil continued its slump in recent trade with WTI off by close to 4 percent on Monday. Supply glut anticipation coupled with downgraded demand expectations may continue to keep pressure on the commodity over the near-term.
ECONOMIC EVENTS
Market Movements (Mon 15 Dec, 2014, Close 5PM EST)
|
Energy |
Open |
High |
Low |
Close |
$ Chg. |
% Chg |
|
US Oil |
57.5 |
58.71 |
55.01 |
55.26 |
(2.24) |
-3.90% |
|
UK Oil |
61.46 |
63.2 |
60.19 |
60.48 |
(0.98) |
-1.59% |
|
Natural Gas |
3.774 |
3.918 |
3.696 |
3.73 |
(0.04) |
-1.11% |
|
Metals |
Open |
High |
Low |
Close |
$ Chg. |
% Chg |
|
Gold |
1,222.20 |
1,224.02 |
1,190.57 |
1,192.86 |
(29.34) |
-2.40% |
|
Silver |
17.00 |
17.03 |
16.11 |
16.13 |
(0.88) |
-5.15% |
|
Palladium |
813.5 |
815.3 |
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795.1 |
795.9 |
(17.60) |
-2.16% |
|
Platinum |
1,227.70 |
1,229.60 |
1,205.60 |
1,207.40 |
(20.30) |
-1.65% |
|
Copper |
2.93 |
2.95 |
2.86 |
2.87 |
(0.06) |
-2.02% |
CRUDE OIL TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Crude remains locked in a downtrend as signaled by the 20 SMA and ROC indicators. An absence of key candlestick reversal signals suggests a recovery may be unlikely at this stage. Yet given the extent of recent declines a small corrective bounce should not be precluded. Sellers may look to keep the commodity capped below the 60.74 mark. Meanwhile, the next downside target is offered by the April ’09 Low at 46.70.
Crude Oil: Eyes April ’09 Low Amid Persistent Downtrend
GOLD TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Gold dropped further after failing to breach the 1,236 barrier and in the wake of a Harami formation. Some small buying interest appears evident at the 1,187 floor. Yet signs of a short-term downtrend appear to be re-emerging. This suggests a break lower would potentially open a retest of the recent lows near 1,137.
Gold: Signs Of A ST Downtrend Re-Emerge
SILVER TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
A string of Doji formations on the daily chart signaled hesitation from the silver bulls to lead the precious metal above the 17.30 ceiling. The recent pullback has put trend indicators back into negative territory (including the ROC and 20 SMA). A breach of the psychologically-significant 16.00 handle would potentially pave the way for a push towards the 15.00 floor.
Silver: Doji Suggested Reluctance Near The 17.30 Ceiling
COPPER TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Copper’s downward tilt is still present despite the recent retracement. The signs of a downtrend from the 20 SMA and ROC suggestthe risks are likely skewed to the downside. This in turn keeps the June ’10 low in sight with sellers sitting nearby at the 2.96 ceiling. However, caution is still suggested when adopting fresh positioning - given the commodity’s tendency towards whipsaws over recent months.
Copper: Sights Set On June 2010 Low
PALLADIUM TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
The 50% Fib. has kept palladium capped as signs of a shift towards a downtrend re-emerge. A slide under buying interest at the 792 floor may potentially be the precursor to a greater descent towards the recent lows near 727.
Palladium: Failure To Breach Fib. Barrier Sees Risks Shift Lower
PLATINUM TECHNICAL ANALYSIS
Platinum has produced a Bullish Engulfing formation after bouncing from the 1,187 floor. Yet confirmation from a successive up-period and close above the 1,242 ceiling would be required before the potential for a continued ascent would be made possible.
Platinum: Bullish Engulfing Pattern Emerges Near Key Floor
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