- Summary:
- Silver price falls below $33 as dollar strength pressures metals. Support at $32.24 is in focus as momentum fades and risk sentiment shifts.
Silver price is on the back foot this morning, slipping below $33.00 as renewed U.S. dollar strength and a cautious risk tone weigh on commodities. As of May 8, 2025, XAG/USD is trading near $32.48, down modestly but threatening to break short-term support. The metal has struggled to hold upside momentum despite recent geopolitical tailwinds and dips in Treasury yields.
Macro Pressure Keeps Bulls Hesitant
Silver’s weakness comes as the dollar finds fresh buyers, with DXY hovering near 105.30. Traders are eyeing renewed U.S.-China trade chatter and hawkish Fed commentary, which has cooled the risk-on sentiment that helped metals rally in April. Gold is also stalling near $2,360, and that’s adding friction to silver’s breakout attempts.
Silver Technical Analysis
- Current Price: $32.48
- Resistance Levels: $32.98, $34.48
- Support Levels: $32.24, $31.33, deeper at $30.18
- RSI: 49.05 — mid-range, no clear momentum
- MACD: Flat — no dominant trend in play
Silver is holding for now, but momentum has clearly faded. If $32.24 fails, sellers could test $31.33 quickly. On the flip side, reclaiming $32.98 would bring the $34.00–$34.48 zone back into play.
Conclusion
This isn’t dip-buying territory, not yet. Silver is drifting, not breaking. Price action lacks conviction, and bulls are losing grip at the edges. If the dollar keeps climbing and yields stay sticky, silver could get dragged into deeper territory fast. A clean reclaim of $33 is the only thing that resets the tone. Until then, silver remains exposed, and the path of least resistance is lower.