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 rose on Wednesday (December 10th), setting a new record on the spot market. This increase was driven by strong expectations that the Fed will cut interest rates soon, potentially driving down dollar yields and investors seeking alternative hedges such as precious metals. Fundamentally, the silver rally is also supported by a combination of investment and industrial demand. Inflows into silver-based ETFs have surged in recent days, indicating strong investor interest, while the physical market is in a supply deficit, so any increase in demand immediately pushes prices higher....
Global gold prices are currently trending lower on Wednesday (December 10). The main pressure comes from market concerns that the Fed could deliver a "hawkish cut," meaning a 25 basis point interest rate cut, but with a cautious tone and a signal that future easing will be less aggressive. These expectations have strengthened the US dollar relatively and put pressure on dollar-priced gold. Furthermore, many investors are opting to take profits after gold's prolonged rally throughout 2025, while awaiting the Fed's official decision and the latest economic projections for 2026. Remaining...
Global gold prices today tended to be flat, slightly weaker, at around $4,205–$4,210 per troy ounce, pressured by a strengthening US dollar following strong employment data. Investors have almost fully priced in the Fed's 25 bps interest rate cut tonight, but are wary of a "hawkish" cut (a rate cut, but with a tighter tone), so gold's upside is temporarily limited. The market's primary focus is no longer on the cut, but on the dot plot and the Fed's projections for 2026: how many more cuts they will leave open, and how Powell will speak about inflation and employment. As long as the 10-year...
Silver prices broke a record high above $60 per ounce and briefly touched around $60.92, driven by expectations that the Fed would cut interest rates again. So far this year, silver prices have more than doubled, even outpacing gold's rise.The silver rally is also supported by tight supply, large inflows into silver ETFs, and silver's new status as a "critical mineral" in the US, which has led to some domestic stockpiles being held. At the last recorded price, silver prices remained near $60.75 per ounce, while gold and the dollar index tended to be stable. (asd)Silver prices at the time of...
Gold prices strengthened again on Tuesday (December 9), as market expectations of the Federal Reserve (The Fed) possibly cutting interest rates soon grew. The weakening US dollar due to expectations of monetary easing made gold cheaper for holders of other currencies, thus increasing global demand for the precious metal. This sentiment was reinforced by weak US economic data, increasing investor confidence that the Fed would adopt a dovish stance. Demand for gold as a safe-haven asset was not only driven by monetary factors, but also increased amidst growing global economic and geopolitical...