Demand for silver continues to rise sharply, driven primarily by the technology, electric vehicle, and solar power sectors—where silver is highly sought after due to its superior electrical conductivity. Meanwhile, silver supply remains limited because many mines only produce silver as a byproduct of copper, lead, or zinc—so even when prices rise, production does not immediately respond.Due to the combination of rising demand and slow supply growth, the silver market has recorded a structural deficit for several consecutive years. This provides a strong fundamental basis for the potential...
Gold climbed to $4,140–$4,150 as the market grew more confident that the Fed would cut interest rates this year. ADP data showed that US companies lost an average of >11,250 jobs per week, raising the probability of a 25 bps rate cut to 68% (Dec) and 80% (Jan). The impact: Yields and the USD tended to weaken, so the opportunity cost of holding gold decreased. Holding the rally: If today's Fedspeak (Williams, Waller, et al.) is hawkish, gold could hold; if dovish, the rally could continue. Additionally, the final progress of the US shutdown could reduce safe-haven demand when official...
Silver prices have strengthened again following growing confidence that the US Federal Reserve will cut interest rates. When interest rates fall, precious metals like silver become more attractive because their value tends to stabilize amid economic uncertainty. Furthermore, many investors are starting to view silver as a hedge against inflation and a weakening US dollar. This increase is also driven by increasing demand from the technology and green energy industries. Silver is widely used in solar panels and electric vehicles, thus strengthening its prospects for a clean energy...