Silver has experienced a sharp decline, entering a critical USD 70–80 retracement zone. OCBC Group Research analysts Sim Moh Siong and Christopher Wong note that despite this correction, silver remains sensitive to USD movements and policy uncertainties.
The report by Nordea, authored by Jan von Gerich, discusses the recent rebound of the USD against the EUR and JPY. Despite the rebound, the report maintains a bearish outlook for the USD in the long term as investors seek alternatives.
The NZD/USD pair attracts some sellers to around 0.5940 during the early Asian session on Friday, pressured by a stronger US Dollar (USD). The rising Unemployment Rate in New Zealand weighs on the Kiwi, dragging the pair to the lowest level in almost two weeks.