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...
Silver strengthened to around $41.90 due to the impact of the Fed's interest rate cut. Lower interest rates lower the opportunity cost of holding silver, making it more attractive. Sentiment is also supported by global demand-particularly for solar panels (photovoltaics), which are largely driven by China-as well as purchases of silver ETFs by Saudi Arabian sovereign wealth funds and the prospect of a weakening US dollar. However, silver's gains could be restrained if the appetite for safe havens wanes. Easing geopolitical tensions, such as hopes for progress in the Russia-Ukraine dialogue...
Gold is currently correcting after initially surging following the Fed's 25 bps interest rate cut. Jerome Powell's "meeting-by-meeting" and less dovish statements have raised market doubts about the pace of future rate cuts, thus easing interest in gold. Furthermore, the US dollar strengthened following Powell's comments. A stronger dollar typically puts downward pressure on gold prices because it makes them more expensive for buyers outside the US. As a result, gold is now about $60 below its record high. The price of gold at the time of writing is $3,653/Toz. DISCLAIMER Note: This...
Gold corrected after hitting a record $3,707/oz: The Fed's 25 bps cut is already priced in, Powell's tone is cautious, the USD strengthens, the bullish impulse subsides, and profit-taking takes hold. Key levels: resistance $3,680–$3,700 (ATH $3,707), support $3,650/$3,640, then $3,610–$3,600. With expectations of further cuts already partially priced in, the bullish impulse has temporarily subsided. The gold price at the time of writing was $3,639/oz. DISCLAIMERNote: This article is for analytical purposes only and is not a definitive reference. Consider fundamental and technical...
Silver prices are rising again, as the US dollar rally begins to lose steam amid calmer risk sentiment.At the time of this analysis, silver prices were at $41,858 Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold prices held around $3,650 per ounce on Thursday after falling in the previous session. The US dollar strengthened as the Fed cut interest rates by 25 bps as expected, but Chairman Jerome Powell emphasized that further easing would be cautious and evaluated "meeting by meeting" given the weakening labor market conditions. Gold has gained about 39% this year due to expectations of interest rate cuts, geopolitical tensions, and large purchases by central banks. In India, the supply of used jewelry and coins remains limited as many investors choose to hold bullion, hoping for continued...