Key Driver Behind Silver’s Surge
Dovish Central Banks Support Silver Prices:
Silver, a non-interest-bearing asset, benefits from falling interest rates.
The Bank of Canada (BoC) has ended quantitative tightening and joined Sweden’s Riksbank in cutting rates.
The European Central Bank (ECB) reduced its Deposit Facility Rate by 25 basis points to 2.75%.
Both the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) have hinted at future rate cuts.
Markets expect two rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve (Fed) this year.
Economic Data Boosts Silver’s Outlook
Stronger U.S. Manufacturing:
The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) reported that U.S. Manufacturing PMI rose to 50.9 in January, up from 49.3 in December, exceeding expectations of 49.8.
The data signals renewed growth in the manufacturing sector, reinforcing silver’s role as a key industrial metal, especially in electrification technologies.
Supply Deficits Could Push Silver Even Higher
The Silver Institute projects a fifth consecutive year of major supply deficits in 2025.
Demand from industrial applications and retail investors is expected to surpass declines in jewelry and silverware consumption.
What This Means for Investors
With silver prices surging and a projected supply deficit, investors seeking diversification may find silver an attractive addition to their portfolio. As global economic uncertainties persist and central banks continue easing policies, silver’s role as both an industrial and safe-haven asset remains strong.
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