All articles tagged with #silver
Originally Published 2 days ago — by Financial Times
Gold and silver prices are under scrutiny as recent index changes have triggered a wave of bullion sales, reflecting market reactions to shifts in financial indices.
Originally Published 7 days ago — by Bloomberg.com
Gold and silver prices surged following the US capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty and expectations of further US interest rate cuts, with analysts predicting continued gains supported by global economic risks and political developments.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Seeking Alpha
Silver and gold are expected to face near-term selling pressure due to a reweighting of the Bloomberg Commodity Index, following a record-breaking rally last year.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by CBS News
The article discusses how much silver investors should consider holding in their portfolios in 2026, suggesting allocations based on risk tolerance: 2-4% for conservatives, 5-8% for moderate investors, and 10-15% for aggressive investors, emphasizing the importance of balancing opportunity and risk while considering physical silver, ETFs, or a hybrid approach.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by Reuters
Precious metals, including gold, silver, platinum, and palladium, started 2026 strong following record-breaking gains in 2025 driven by geopolitical tensions, low interest rates, and increased demand, with gold reaching new highs and silver experiencing its best year on record.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by CNBC
European shares, led by technology, rallied as Britain's FTSE 100 briefly surpassed 10,000 points for the first time, while the Stoxx 600 index rose nearly 16% in 2025. Major stocks like TSMC and ASML gained on positive news, and precious metals gold and silver saw significant increases, supported by global economic factors and investor optimism at the start of the year.
Originally Published 9 days ago — by CNBC
Precious metals, especially gold, started 2026 strongly, boosted by hopes of U.S. rate cuts and geopolitical tensions, with gold reaching near record highs and other metals like silver and platinum also posting significant gains, driven by global economic concerns and increased demand.
Originally Published 10 days ago — by KOMO
Starting January 1, Washington state lifts a 40-year exemption on a 10.3% tax on precious metals and coins, which could lead to higher prices and drive customers and businesses to neighboring states like Oregon and Idaho, potentially reducing state revenue and impacting local coin dealers.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by MarketWatch
The article discusses key considerations for selling silver, including where to sell, how to verify authenticity, the value of collectible items beyond melt value, the importance of not overcleaning items, and the tax implications of selling silver assets, especially given the recent surge in silver prices.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by Reuters
Precious metals experienced record-breaking annual gains in 2025, with gold reaching its strongest performance in over four decades, silver and platinum more than doubling, and palladium posting its best year in 15 years, driven by geopolitical tensions, monetary easing, and supply shortages, though prices saw some profit-taking at year's end.
Originally Published 11 days ago — by BBC
Gold and silver experienced significant gains in 2025, driven by interest rate expectations, central bank purchases, and geopolitical tensions, with gold reaching over $4,549 an ounce and silver hitting an all-time high of $83.62, marking their biggest annual increase since 1979. Experts predict continued growth but caution about potential corrections.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by ABC News
Gold and silver prices experienced significant volatility in 2025, with sharp drops and rebounds driven by market corrections, geopolitical uncertainty, and changes in interest rates, which influence their status as safe-haven assets. The recent fluctuations may signal ongoing volatility into 2026, especially amid uncertain Federal Reserve policies.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Yahoo Finance
Silver rebounded with a 10% increase to $78.03 per ounce after a sharp decline, continuing a standout year for precious metals driven by geopolitical tensions and inflation hedging, despite technical margin hikes at CME. Gold also hit record highs, and copper saw significant gains, reflecting strong demand and market volatility in 2025.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by CBS News
Silver rebounded with a 10% increase to $78.03 per ounce after a sharp decline, driven by a technical change at the CME raising margin requirements, amid a year of significant gains for precious metals as safe havens and inflation hedges. Copper also recovered, reflecting strong demand for industrial metals.
Originally Published 12 days ago — by Reuters
European shares hit record highs amid year-end gains, while silver and gold rebounded after a sharp dip, amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and stable oil prices, with U.S. stocks set to end 2025 near record levels despite a volatile year.