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Silver prices dropped to their lowest since mid-June, pressured by a strengthening US dollar and hawkish Federal Reserve projections. With increased rate-hike expectations, non-yielding precious meta…
Silver prices continue to slide toward a fifth consecutive weekly loss. Markets are pressured by elevated interest rate expectations following an ECB rate hike, rising US producer prices, and cooling…
Silver prices dropped to March lows as rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East spiked oil costs. Growing inflation concerns and strong US labor data fueled expectations for Federal Reserve ra…
Silver dropped below $67, hitting a two-month low due to escalating Middle East tensions and robust US jobs data. The strong employment report raised December Fed rate hike expectations to 70%, sever…
Silver prices remain depressed near $68 as Middle East geopolitical tensions boost energy costs, while robust US employment data increases the likelihood of a December Fed rate hike, putting signific…
Silver fell 2.1% as higher U.S. interest rate expectations and geopolitical tensions over Iran weighed on precious metals. UBS lowered gold's year-end target, signaling continued headwinds.
Silver (XAGUSD) fell 2.3% as U.S. military strikes on Iran boosted oil prices and renewed Fed rate hike expectations, pressuring precious metals in high-rate environments.
Gold futures positions show mixed sentiment as of May 19, 2026. Managed money reduced long positions by 4,348 contracts while swap dealers increased shorts significantly, suggesting cautious near-ter…
Silver (XAGUSD) fell 1.1% as rising oil prices and inflation concerns drove up Treasury yields and interest rate hike expectations, weakening demand for non-yielding precious metals.
Gold fell to $4,500/oz amid elevated oil prices and inflation concerns, with markets pricing in a 55% probability of a Fed rate hike by October, pressuring precious metals demand.
Silver fell 1.9% as rising oil prices, stronger dollar, and expectations of potential Fed rate hikes weighed on precious metals. Consumer sentiment hit record lows amid high gasoline prices and infla…
Silver prices fell 1.1% as rising oil prices and geopolitical tensions with Iran boosted inflation expectations, strengthening the dollar and Treasury yields, pressuring precious metals despite their…
Silver futures decline 1.44-1.64% as May 2026 COMEX contracts show 37 delivery notices issued. Major institutions including JP Morgan, BNP Paribas, and Interactive Brokers participate in delivery log…
Silver prices tumbled 4.1% amid a stronger dollar and elevated Treasury yields. Rising real rates globally and hawkish Fed expectations pressured precious metals despite inflation concerns.
Silver prices plummeted 4.4% as rising Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar pressured precious metals. Higher interest rates and inflation concerns weigh on non-yielding assets amid expectation…
Silver prices fell sharply, declining 5% to $73.784 per troy ounce, signaling weakening precious metal demand and potential broader market risk-off sentiment.
Gold futures declined 1.05% with delivery notices issued for May 2026 COMEX contracts. Major banks including Deutsche Bank, BNP Paribas, and JP Morgan Securities processed 32 delivery intents, indica…
Silver prices decline 1.4% amid rising interest rate expectations and Middle East geopolitical tensions. Precious metals and mining stocks fall as macro headwinds intensify and copper weakens on infl…
Silver gained 1.4% as a weaker dollar supported prices, but gold faced headwinds from rising Treasury yields and geopolitical tensions. JPMorgan cut 2026 gold forecasts amid investor demand weakness.
Gold consolidates in Asian trade as Fed rate hike expectations weigh on the precious metal. Market prices in 15 basis points of increases by year-end and 25 basis points by March 2027.