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...
Gold prices fell on Friday (November 21st) as the strengthening US dollar and rising US government bond yields further dampened investor interest in the precious metal. Market participants assessed that the still-solid US employment data and economic indicators made the prospect of a Fed interest rate cut less aggressive, weakening gold's appeal as a non-yielding asset. Amid expectations that high interest rates could persist for longer, some investors have chosen to reduce their gold positions and temporarily shift to dollar-denominated assets, causing the gold price to correct after...
The global silver price today (November 21) remained around $50-51 per troy ounce, slightly weaker than the previous day but still well above its early-year level. Fundamentally, silver's movement is again being pulled in two directions: on the one hand, fading hopes for a Fed rate cut in December are tending to depress prices as dollar and bond yields remain attractive; on the other hand, silver remains supported by its position as an alternative safe haven amidst uncertainty regarding US economic data and the direction of Fed policy. In the medium term, silver's overall trend remains...
Gold is trading steadily around $4,070 per troy ounce after the release of mixed US employment data. September job growth was stronger than expected, but unemployment also rose, so the signal isn't entirely bullish or bearish for the economy. For the market, this figure isn't strong enough to force the Fed to immediately cut interest rates in December. As a result, gold is likely to trade sideways for now: held back by still-high interest rates, but still seen as a safe haven amid signs of an economic slowdown. (asd)The price of gold at the time of this analysis was $4,073. Disclaimer:This...
Brent oil prices strengthened on Thursday (November 20th), driven by concerns about supply disruptions amidst still-high geopolitical tensions. Brent moved with daily gains of around 0.3% and has strengthened nearly 4% in the past month. Positive sentiment stemmed from new sanctions by the United States and its allies against major Russian oil companies, which sparked concerns about supply tightening, as well as a series of Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy infrastructure that briefly disrupted export flows from key ports such as Novorossiysk. On paper, the market remains fraught...
Silver is currently being supported by two main factors: its function as a safe haven and industrial demand. While the market is wary of interest rates, inflation, and geopolitics, silver is being sought along with gold. At the same time, silver is used in solar panels, electronics, and electric vehicles, so the green energy trend is keeping underlying demand strong. From a policy perspective, expectations that the Fed is nearing the end of its interest rate hike cycle also benefit silver. If interest rates fall and the US dollar weakens, non-interest-bearing precious metals like silver...