Silver (XAG/USD) prices are still maintaining their positive trend, trading around $31.20 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Wednesday (11/20). Silver prices are likely to come under pressure after China's Monetary Policy Committee decided to maintain its benchmark interest rate for November. Meanwhile, higher interest rates in China, a major global manufacturing hub for electronics, solar panels, and automotive components, are likely to dampen industrial demand for Silver. Source: newsmaker.id
The gold market (XAU) is highly sensitive to geopolitical developments. Changes in Russia's nuclear policy have raised concerns about nuclear escalation. In addition, Ukraine's use of US-supplied ballistic missiles has increased demand for gold as a safe haven asset, pushing the price to $2,640, a clear reflection of investor risk aversion. The current gold price is at $2638/ toz. Source: newsmaker.id
Silver Prices Move Down In Europe Silver prices fell to $30 an ounce on Wednesday (11/20) as the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict eased. On Tuesday, silver briefly rose above $31.50 after Russia lowered its threshold for a potential nuclear attack. However, market concerns eased after Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said the country would "do everything possible" to avoid nuclear war, and the US indicated it saw no reason to adjust its nuclear policy. Note: This article is only an analysis and is not a definitive reference. Always pay attention to the fundamental and technical...