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 prices moved within a limited range as investors weighed weak US employment data, which was not enough to fuel expectations of an imminent interest rate cut. The Federal Reserve's cautious stance has kept buying interest in silver from strengthening, although the precious metal remains supported by global economic uncertainty. On the other hand, the relatively stable US dollar and the lack of significant decline in bond yields have restrained silver's movement. The market is now awaiting the release of inflation data and statements from Fed officials to determine whether silver will...
Gold today tended to move slightly around $4,300/oz as the market "held its breath" after the release of US data and awaited the next trigger. Buyers are still present, but many traders are reducing risk due to the busy week ahead.Fundamentally, gold still has support from signals that the US labor market is cooling (unemployment is rising), which keeps the possibility of future interest rate cuts open—this is usually positive for gold. However, the rise could be restrained if news of Russia-Ukraine peace strengthens (safe havens are reduced) or if US inflation comes out higher and pushes...
Today's decline in silver prices was primarily driven by the strengthening of the US dollar and rising US Treasury yields. Solid US economic data and hawkish statements from central bank officials fueled expectations that interest rate cuts would be slower than market expectations. This increased the appeal of interest-bearing assets and put pressure on non-yielding precious metals like silver, leading investors to engage in short-term selling. In addition to monetary factors, pressure also came from profit-taking following the previous strong rally. Although silver remains supported by...
Gold prices are currently moving lower on Tuesday (December 16th). Pressure stems from profit-taking after previous gains, as well as market adjustments ahead of the release of important economic data. This has led some market participants to hold back or shift to other instruments deemed more attractive in the short term. From a fundamental perspective, the relatively stable US dollar and expectations of central bank policy also weigh on gold. With the prospect of interest rate cuts still unclear, gold's appeal as a hedge is diminished. As long as market sentiment remains cautious and...
Silver prices are likely to stabilize and strengthen on December 16, 2025, amid growing global investor caution. Pressure in the US and Asian stock markets, particularly from weakening technology and artificial intelligence stocks, is driving market participants to seek alternative assets. This situation maintains interest in silver as a hedge and industrial commodity. From a fundamental perspective, silver remains supported by solid industrial demand, particularly from the renewable energy and technology sectors. At the same time, the weaker US dollar provides room for silver prices to...