Silver prices rose as risk sentiment improved in the market after signs emerged that the US government shutdown was nearing an end. These hopes pushed the US dollar slightly lower and increased interest in precious metals, including silver, which often benefit when political uncertainty eases. However, silver's gains were restrained by the prospect of the Fed's interest rates remaining high in the near term. Investors are now awaiting clarity on the direction of US monetary policy after economic data was delayed due to the shutdown. If the dollar strengthens again or bond yields rise,...
Gold prices rallied again, approaching the $3,800 level during the Asian session on Monday (September 29th), driven by US inflation data that met expectations. This condition reinforced speculation that the US Federal Reserve (The Fed) will continue to cut interest rates by the end of the year, which could lower the opportunity cost of holding gold as a non-yielding asset. Furthermore, geopolitical uncertainty has also boosted demand for gold as a safe haven asset. Market participants are now awaiting speeches by several Fed officials on Monday, including Governor Christopher Waller and...
Silver prices remained strong in today's Asian session at around $46,303 per troy ounce, extending the upward trend that has been ongoing for the past few weeks. This price surge was driven by increasing investor demand for silver through ETFs, while physical supply in the global market is increasingly limited. Silver's lease rate, which has soared above 5%, indicates a tight supply of the physical metal, a situation not seen in recent years. In addition to investment factors, industrial fundamentals also supported silver's rise. Demand for this metal in the solar panel, semiconductor, and...
Gold weakened to around $3,740/oz on Friday as the US dollar strengthened after the release of solid economic data dampened expectations of a Fed interest rate cut. New jobless claims fell and second-quarter GDP growth was revised higher thanks to consumer spending and business investment, bringing the probability of a rate cut next month down to 85% from 90% ahead of tonight's PCE release—the Fed's favorite inflation indicator. Meanwhile, safe-haven sentiment remains supported by the risk of new tariffs announced by US President Donald Trump starting October 1: 100% on imported brand-name...
This morning, Friday (September 26, 2025), silver prices tended to move cautiously after the dollar strengthened and US bond yields rose, pressuring the non-yielding precious metal. Market focus began on US core inflation data, which could determine the future direction of the Fed's policy.Throughout this week, silver also influenced industrial demand sentiment, particularly from the green energy and electronics sectors. If US data is weaker than expected, the opportunity for a silver rally opens up, but for today the market is still awaiting a major catalyst. (advertisement)The price of...
Silver held steady around $43.99/oz during Thursday's European session. Support came from a slightly weaker US dollar and expectations that the Fed would continue to trend toward gradual easing if inflation (PCE) continues to cool and the job market weakens. This sentiment has lowered the opportunity cost of holding precious metals, maintaining interest in silver ahead of US data releases (jobless claims and PCE) that could shift policy expectations.In terms of industrial fundamentals, silver remains supported by strong demand from solar, electric vehicles, and electronics, while supply is...