Forex traders started the new trading week with a series of disappointing Chinese economic data. Industrial production slowed down further in August against an expected rebound by economists. This darkened the global economic picture, adding to the slowdown was a weaker reading on retail sales which slipped further in August. Economists predicted an up-tick. Property investment as well as fixed assets excluding rural also eased further which overshadowed to decrease in the unemployment rate. Will this end the correction in Silver following a $2 drop? Today’s fundamental analysis will take a look at the upside potential as well as downside risk of precious metal.
The absence of market moving fundamental data for the rest of the session will allow forex trader to reassess the composition of the portfolios. This afternoon will feature the release of a regional manufacturing report out of the US, expected to show a slowdown in activity, which could add volume to today’s developing trends in price action. With economic data pointing towards a weakening global economy and with the US Fed meeting this week, forex traders may opt to hedge their positions and reduce risk. Can this lead to a reversal in Silver? Subscribe to the PaxForex Daily Fundamental Analysis and earn over 5,000 pips per month.
Key Fundamental Factors for Silver
Here are the key factors to keep in mind today for Silver trades:
New Zealand Performance of Services Index: The New Zealand Performance of Services Index for August was reported at 54.6. Forex traders can compare this to the New Zealand Performance of Services Index for July which was reported at 54.8.
UK Rightmove House Prices: UK Rightmove House Prices for September decreased by 0.2% monthly and increased by 0.2% annualized. Forex traders can compare this to UK Rightmove House Prices for August which decreased by 1.0% monthly and which increased by 1.2% annualized.
Chinese Retail Sales: Chinese Retail Sales for August increased by 7.5% annualized. Economists predicted an increase of 7.9% annualized. Forex traders can compare this to Chinese Retail Sales for July which increased by 7.6% annualized.
Chinese Industrial Production: Chinese Industrial Production for August increased by 4.4% annualized. Economists predicted an increase of 5.2% annualized. Forex traders can compare this to Chinese Industrial Production for July which increased by 4.8% annualized.
Chinese Fixed Assets ex Rural: Chinese Fixed Assets ex Rural for August increased by 5.5% annualized. Economists predicted an increase of 5.7% annualized. Forex traders can compare this to Chinese Fixed Assets ex Rural for July which increased by 5.7% annualized.
Chinese Property Investment: Chinese Property Investment for August increased by 10.5% annualized. Forex traders can compare this to Chinese Property Investment for July which increased by 10.6% annualized.
Chinese Surveyed Jobless Rate: The Chinese Surveyed Jobless Rate for August was reported at 5.2%. Forex traders can compare this to the Chinese Surveyed Jobless Rate for July which was reported at 5.3%.
Final Italian CPI: The Final Italian CPI for August increased by 0.4% monthly and 0.4% annualized. Economists predicted an increase of 0.5% and of 0.5%. Forex traders can compare this to the Italian CPI for July which increased by 0.5% monthly and by 0.5% annualized. The Final Italian Harmonized Italian CPI for August was reported flat at 0.0% monthly and increased by 0.5% annualized. Economists predicted a decrease of 1.7% and an increase of 0.5%. Forex traders can compare this to the Italian Harmonized Italian CPI for July which decreased by 1.8% monthly and which increased by 0.5% annualized.
US Empire Manufacturing Index: The US Empire Manufacturing Index for September is predicted at 4.0. Forex traders can compare this to the US Empire Manufacturing Index for August which was reported at 4.8.
Should price action for Silver remain inside the or breakout above the 17.400 to 18.150 zone the following trade set-up is recommended:
Timeframe: D1
Recommendation: Long Position
Entry Level: Long Position @ 17.800
Take Profit Zone: 19.600 – 20.000
Stop Loss Level: 17.200
Should price action for Silver breakdown below 17.400 the following trade set-up is recommended:
Timeframe: D1
Recommendation: Short Position
Entry Level: Short Position @ 17.100
Take Profit Zone: 15.900 – 16.500
Stop Loss Level: 17.400
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