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 gained slightly during the European session on Tuesday (November 18th), driven by safe-haven demand amidst the economy and investor confidence in the possibility of a Fed interest rate cut. Rising gold prices also supported silver, as many investors shifted part of their portfolios to the more affordable precious metal. Furthermore, fundamental factors are strengthening silver's momentum: continued strong industrial demand, particularly from the renewable energy and electronics sectors. Compared to other instruments, silver is now starting to attract interest from medium- to...
Brent crude oil fell on Tuesday (November 18th) due to concerns about a global oversupply. An IEA report shows that global oil production is expected to grow by around 3.1 million barrels per day in 2025, while demand growth remains slow. Furthermore, signals from OPEC+ that plans to increase production also add to the supply burden. On the other hand, despite geopolitical risks such as sanctions against Russia, the market is currently more focused on the fundamentals of supply and demand. Sanctions against Russia do create uncertainty, but they are not enough to offset the existing excess...
Silver is strong as the global market faces a fifth consecutive year of structural deficits. According to the Silver Institute, although supply is expected to increase slightly by around 1%, overall demand is projected to decline by -4%. This deficit is primarily driven by increased investment allocations to silver ETPs, with investors targeting silver as a hedge against geopolitical and macroeconomic risks. On the industrial front, demand for silver remains high as a vital component of green technology, particularly in the electronics, electric vehicle, and solar panel sectors. However,...
Silver prices (XAG/USD) were stable around $50.84 per ounce on November 17, 2025, up slightly after last month's correction. Sentiment was supported by the fact that the overall precious metals market was under scrutiny following various delayed US economic data. Investor interest in silver remains high as global supply is expected to be in deficit for the fifth consecutive year, strengthening the potential for long-term upside. However, the market is also cautious. Although documentation suggests that silver prices could reach their medium-term target above $53 per ounce, the potential for...
Gold prices edged up to around $4,084/oz after two days of declines of more than 3%. This occurred amid diminishing expectations for a Fed interest rate cut next month, as several US central bank officials signaled their uncertainty about further rate cuts.Although interest rates could potentially remain high in the short term, gold is still supported by expectations that the Fed will increase liquidity through Treasury bill purchases and gradually move towards a more lenient policy. This has maintained interest in gold, while other precious metals such as silver, platinum, and palladium...