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 are down more than 1% from near-record highs as investors liquidate bullion positions, following a broader market selloff fueled by growing interest in Chinese AI startup DeepSeek.The sharp decline in global equity markets has prompted a risk-off move across other asset classes, with U.S. Treasury yields falling to a three-week low and the dollar index hitting its lowest since Dec. 18.As of this writing, gold is at $2,740 Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices (XAG/USD) halted their gains on Monday (1/27). The metal faces challenges with the upcoming US Federal Reserve (Fed) policy decision this week. There is widespread anticipation that the Fed will maintain its current interest rates, marking the first pause in its rate-cutting cycle. Uncertainty surrounding US President Donald Trump's trade and immigration policies could prompt the Federal Reserve to remain cautious in cutting rates this year. Trump's policies are considered inflationary, which may cause the central bank to keep interest rates higher for a longer period,...
Gold prices started the week with a decline in Asia and entered Europe. Driven by dovish global central bank policies, geopolitical risks and stubborn inflation, said Alex Chiu, senior strategist at Value Partners.Strong investment flows, resilient Asian consumer demand and continued central bank buying are likely to offset potential headwinds from an aggressive shift in US monetary policy. With the macroeconomic outlook clouded by recession risks and policy uncertainty, gold's appeal as a safe haven and inflation hedge will maintain its upside through 2025 and beyond, he added. Source:...
Gold prices started the week with a decline in the Asian session on Monday and moved away from its highest level since late October, around $2,786 reached on Friday. The US dollar (USD) strengthened again after President Donald Trump refrained from imposing threatened tariffs on Colombia as the two countries reached a deal on the repatriation of deported migrants. Looking ahead, investors will await the US Central Bank meeting and the possibility that the Federal Reserve (Fed) will keep interest rates steady. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver prices continued to strengthen in European trading on Friday (1/24). Demand for non-interest bearing silver increased following comments made by US President Donald Trump on Thursday night.In addition, industrial demand for silver may have strengthened following comments by US President Donald Trump about his preference to avoid tariffs on China, the world's largest metals consumer and manufacturing hub. Trump expressed optimism about reaching a deal with China after a conversation with President Xi Jinping on Thursday, indicating potential progress in US-China trade...