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 early Asian trading on Wednesday, still supported by a weaker dollar, following President Trump's inauguration on Monday. Trump, who plans to issue executive orders to overhaul border and energy policies and end diversity programs across the federal government, but refrained from immediately imposing new tariffs on Monday. The news eased concerns for some broader commodities. Source: Newsmaker.id
Silver (XAG/USD) prices edged lower, the white metal facing pressure as the US Dollar (USD) rallied strongly after President Donald Trump confirmed that plans to increase tariffs on foreign countries were being delayed, not rejected. On his first day in the White House, Trump said that a universal tariff hike proposal was on the table, but "We're not ready for it."The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback against a basket of six major currencies, rebounded sharply from a near two-week low around 108.00, hit on Monday. Historically, a higher US Dollar weighs on precious metals,...
Gold (XAU/USD) prices were boosted by safe-haven inflows and surged above key technical resistance after US President Donald Trump confirmed that he intends to impose 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico as early as February, as well as tariffs on Silver and Gold. China is not included in the direct levies, Bloomberg reported.The possibility of Trump imposing tariffs on Silver and Gold has caused market uncertainty, pushing premiums for futures contracts higher. President Trump's domestic agenda is the second major driver, which could extend Gold's bullish momentum further and boost demand for...
Silver rose to around $30.40 an ounce on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session driven by supply concerns and a narrowing price gap between the New York and London markets. The threat of tariffs, especially after President Trump's inauguration, also boosted the premium for silver futures as traders braced for potential disruptions. In addition, silver prices remained supported by ongoing concerns about supply issues, especially in London vaults. In addition, strong industrial demand, especially in manufacturing, and expectations of a Federal Reserve interest rate cut, which...
Gold prices rose in early European trading on Tuesday (1/21), following President Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday and his announcement to raise taxes on Mexico and Canada early next month. Although Donald Trump refrained from directly hitting China with import levies. Trump has proposed tariffs of up to 10% on global imports, 60% on Chinese goods, and a 25% surcharge on Canadian and Mexican products. Source: Newsmaker.id