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 regained strength in Europe on Thursday. Prices have now stabilized after a sharp decline earlier in the session due to a stronger dollar and US markets being closed for Thanksgiving. The decline reflects a recalibration of the geopolitical risk premium embedded in gold prices, with a ceasefire agreement between Lebanon and Israel easing tensions and lowering safe-haven demand. Despite the decline, the precious metal remains supported by strong buying interest at lower levels. Source: newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) extended its decline for the second straight day, trading around $29.60 per troy ounce during the Asian session on Thursday (11/28). The decline in Silver prices can be attributed to the easing of safe-haven flows amid easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese armed group, Hezbollah, was successfully enforced on Wednesday, following a deal brokered by the United States (US) and France. Source: newsmaker.id
Gold was steady for a second day, as investors weighed the outlook for U.S. interest rates following inflation data that supported the case for a rate cut next month. Bullion was near $2,625 an ounce, with pressure on the metal easing as the U.S. dollar rally lost steam. The U.S. dollar, which strengthened after President-elect Donald Trump's victory, has weakened this week against other currencies amid month-end flows. A stronger dollar makes the metal more expensive for many buyers. Source: newsmaker.id
Silver prices climbed above $30.40 per ounce on Wednesday, recovering some losses from earlier in the week as the dollar pulled back from recent highs. Investors were also awaiting key US economic data to assess the outlook for potential Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. Minutes from the Fed's November meeting showed officials were optimistic about easing inflation and a resilient labor market, supporting the case for further rate cuts. However, they indicated a preference for gradual adjustments. Markets are currently pricing in a 63% chance that the Fed will reduce rates by another...
Gold price (XAU/USD) sticks to modest intraday gains near a two-day high, above the $2,650 level, through the first half of the European session as geopolitical risks and US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff plans drive haven flows for the second straight day. Furthermore, sliding US Treasury bond yields keep the US Dollar (USD) depressed near the weekly trough and assist the commodity in building on the overnight bounce from the $2,600 neighborhood, or a one-week low. Apart from this, a weaker tone around the European equity markets turns out to be another factor that benefits the...