Silver (XAG/USD) prices continued their uptrend on Thursday (1/9), continuing their rally that began in early January 2025. The white metal was trading around $30.40 per troy ounce during European trading hours this evening. While uncertainty surrounding inflation and proposed tariffs under President-elect Trump's administration has kept market participants on edge, which has strengthened demand for silver as a safe haven asset. In addition, strong industrial demand for silver, driven by its important role in the latest energy technology and electronics. Silver price at the time of this...
Gold held above $2,660 an ounce on Thursday after hitting its highest in a month, holding onto recent gains as investors continued to assess the outlook for Fed monetary policy ahead of key U.S. jobs data. The latest FOMC minutes indicated inflation is likely to ease this year, but policymakers noted the risk of persistent price pressures, in part due to Trump's policies. The central bank also signaled that it may be nearing a point where it could slow the pace of policy easing, denting the appeal of the non-yielding metal. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices held steady above $30 an ounce on Thursday, still near a three-week high as investors digested the Fed's cautious stance on interest rate cuts and awaited key jobs data due on Friday. The Fed's uncertainty about inflation and proposed tariffs under President-elect Trump has kept market participants on edge, boosting demand for silver as a safe-haven asset. In addition, strong industrial demand for silver, driven by its key role in renewable energy and electronics technologies, has further boosted its value. Source: Newsmaker.id