Silver prices edged higher in the mid-day US session on Friday, after stronger-than-expected US jobs data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may not cut interest rates aggressively this year. Silver remained near a three-week high as investors digested the Fed's cautious stance on rate cuts. The Fed's uncertainty over 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...
Gold held on to a four-day gain, with traders seeking refuge in the safe-haven asset as risk-off sentiment gripped markets amid renewed uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's interest rate path.Bullion was trading near its highest level in a month around $2,690 an ounce, after rising 1.9% last week despite headwinds from firmer bond yields and a stronger dollar. A report on Friday showed remarkable resilience in the U.S. labor market, leading economists at several major banks to revise down their forecasts for additional interest rate cuts. While higher borrowing costs are usually negative...
Silver prices are holding in positive territory, nearing a three-week high as investors digest the Fed's cautious stance on interest rate cuts. The Fed's uncertainty around inflation and proposed tariffs under President-elect Trump have kept market participants on edge, bolstering demand for silver as a safe-haven asset.In addition, strong industrial demand for silver, driven by its critical role in renewable energy and electronics technologies, has further boosted its value. Supply constraints, including labor strikes and operational disruptions in mining, have exacerbated the supply...