Silver prices are currently trading above $74.49 per ounce in the US session on Friday (December 26th), extending a remarkable rally that began several months ago, fueled by geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar. This surge was fueled by continued speculation, supply dislocations in major trading centers, and a large influx of funds into silver-backed ETFs. Rising demand, from both the investment and industrial sectors, has made silver a leading choice amidst the global economy.Silver is also supported by fundamental factors such as rising geopolitical tensions and concerns about...
Silver is expected to consolidate its strong gains of the past few days, trading around the highs recorded some time ago and appears poised to continue strengthening. The solid rebound from technical support levels and positive movement in daily indicators suggest a positive outlook for silver. If the price manages to break through a new high, silver will likely test higher levels and pave the way for further positive momentum. However, if silver corrects and moves down from its current level, it is likely to fall to an intermediate support level. If this support fails to hold, the price...
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...
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...
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 prices held above $4,100/oz on Tuesday (November 11) during the Asian session. This was supported by increasing expectations of a Fed interest rate cut following a series of weak US economic data. On Monday, gold briefly touched a two-week high, while inflows into global gold ETFs in October increased again, providing a more solid basis for demand. The dollar also weakened on hopes of a resolution to the US government shutdown, while the US 10Y yield held near 4.12%, a tame level supporting gold. At the time of this analysis, gold prices were around $4,118. Disclaimer:This article is...