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 held on to a four-day gain, with traders seeking refuge in the safe-haven asset as risk-off sentiment gripped markets amid renewed uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's interest rate path.Bullion was trading near its highest level in a month around $2,690 an ounce, after rising 1.9% last week despite headwinds from firmer bond yields and a stronger dollar. A report on Friday showed remarkable resilience in the U.S. labor market, leading economists at several major banks to revise down their forecasts for additional interest rate cuts. While higher borrowing costs are usually negative...
Silver prices edged higher in the mid-day US session on Friday, after stronger-than-expected US jobs data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may not cut interest rates aggressively this year. Silver remained near a three-week high as investors digested the Fed's cautious stance on rate cuts. The Fed's uncertainty over inflation and proposed tariffs under President-elect Trump has kept market participants on edge, boosting demand for silver as a safe-haven asset. In addition, strong industrial demand for silver, driven by its key role in renewable energy and electronics...
Gold prices continued to rise on Friday even as stronger-than-expected US jobs data reinforced expectations that the Federal Reserve may not cut interest rates aggressively this year. Uncertainty over the policies of the incoming Trump administration continued to boost the appeal of safe-haven assets. Gold prices briefly dipped to $2,663.09 an ounce after data showed the US added 256,000 jobs last month, compared with economists' forecasts of 160,000. The unemployment rate was at 4.1%, compared with estimates of 4.2%. However, bullion prices quickly rose and hit their highest level since...
Silver prices remained above $30 an ounce on Friday (10/1), nearing a three-week high as market participants weighed the Fed's cautious stance on interest rate cuts. Meanwhile, the Fed's uncertainty about inflation and proposed tariffs under President-elect Trump have kept market participants nervous, which has strengthened demand for silver as a safe haven asset. In addition, strong industrial demand for silver, driven by its important role in renewable energy technology and electronics, has further boosted silver's value. Silver prices at the time of this news release +0.7% or are at...
Gold (XAU/USD) prices continued their uptrend for the fourth straight day and rose to a four-week peak, around the $2,678-2,679 area during the early European session on Friday (10/1). Ongoing geopolitical risks stemming from the prolonged Russia-Ukraine war and tensions in the Middle East, along with fears of a trade war and a generally weaker risk tone, turned out to be key factors supporting the precious metal as a safe haven. Source: Newsmaker.id