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 were steady in Asian trade on Friday after posting a sharp decline in the previous session on a stronger dollar, as anticipation of a Federal Reserve meeting next week benefited the greenback.However, the yellow metal held on to most of its gains this week, as safe-haven demand was supported by rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Asia.Spot gold was steady at $2,687.44 an ounce, while February gold futures were flat at $2,709.51 an ounce by 00:00 ET (05:00 GMT). Spot prices are trading up more than 2% this week.The yellow metal pared some of its gains this week as...
Silver began to experience an increase on Friday during the Asian trading session.After the release of US data that affected silver prices yesterday, it tended to decline. Furthermore, market players mostly still expect a 25bps increase by the Fed next week and expect further interest rate cuts next year, although uncertainty remains about the extent of the reduction. Source: Newsmaker.id
Gold continued to fall after mixed U.S. data prompted traders to book profits ahead of the Federal Reserve's final policy meeting of the year. Bullion was trading near $2,690 an ounce after falling 1.4% on Thursday following a report showing U.S. wholesale inflation unexpectedly rose in November, while applications for unemployment benefits rose last week to a two-month high.
Silver prices rallied again to near one-month highs as the latest US inflation data met expectations, strengthening the case for a Federal Reserve rate cut. The market is now pricing in a near 100% chance of a 25 basis point cut at the Fed's meeting next week. In addition, sentiment was boosted by hopes that Beijing will announce more stimulus measures after a key political meeting. Chinese leaders begin a closed-door Central Economic Work Conference on Wednesday, where they will set economic targets and outline stimulus plans for 2025. Earlier this week, the Politburo committed to a...
Gold (XAU/USD) prices reversed losses in the Asian trading session although they remain below the highest level in more than a month reached on Thursday (12/12). US consumer inflation data released on Wednesday reaffirmed bets that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will deliver a third straight interest rate cut next week. Moreover, persistent geopolitical risks stemming from the Russia-Ukraine war and conflicts in the Middle East, along with concerns about US President-elect Donald Trump's upcoming trade tariffs, continue to act as a tailwind for the safe-haven precious metal.As of this news...