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Spot silver is edging higher after reaffirming a minor swing bottom at $63.50, with traders watching whether the market can challenge last week’s $66.80 high. A softer dollar, lower hike odds and energy driven inflation concerns are shaping the next move for XAG/USD.

Silver is pressing back toward a pivotal technical midpoint after lower Treasury yields helped restore demand before the CPI release. Oil near $90 and divided Fed expectations keep the inflation debate unresolved, leaving XAG/USD vulnerable to a fast move in either direction.

Spot silver surged through its 50-day moving average and closed above a major prior top, strengthening the case for an improving technical backdrop. Traders are now watching whether support near the breakout area holds or whether profit-taking reveals the move was driven mainly by short covering.

Silver is easing after touching its highest level since July 6, with the failed move above the 50 day moving average raising concerns that the rally may have trapped late buyers. Traders are watching Friday payrolls data for clues on the dollar, rate expectations and whether support can hold.

Crude oil holds above key support as geopolitical risks remain in focus, while silver stays under pressure following a bearish death cross despite easing interest rates.

Silver is under pressure as the oil rally tied to Middle East escalation feeds inflation concerns and keeps yields and the dollar elevated. XAG/USD traders are watching whether $57.22 holds as a secondary higher bottom or gives way to a deeper test at $55.60.

Silver is testing a pivotal retracement zone after a failed rally and renewed selling pressure. The next move may depend on whether buyers can defend $59.44 to $58.53 or sellers force a break toward $55.60.

Gold and silver trade is in choppy conditions ahead of the FOMC, with markets focused less on the expected rate cut and more on Jerome Powell’s tone. Technicals stay constructive, with gold favored on dips and silver nearing a key breakout.

Silver Analysis - Since the 2022 bottom in silver (XAG/USD), it has outperformed gold (XAU/USD) by about 9%.