Silver's bullish breakout case builds as bond yields retreat
The Democratic blue wave has sent crude and Treasury yields sharply lower, improving the outlook for precious metals. With gold already breaking higher, could silver be next?
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Gold, silver outlook: Sandwiched between bullish bonds and AI angst
XAU/USD and XAG/USD may be approaching a bullish turning point as Treasury futures threaten a breakout. The problem? Both metals have recently been trading more like tech stocks than havens.
Silver Forecast: XAG/USD Hits Fresh 2026 Lows as Selling Pressure Accelerates
Trading conditions continue to be challenging for silver in the short term. The precious metal has been losing value at an accelerated pace and, during today's session alone, has fallen more than 5.5%, reaching new lows for 2026. This development highlights how selling pressure has become increasingly dominant across recent market activity.
Gold, silver outlook: Trading the ranges before the next break
Gold and silver have been going nowhere fast, but their narrowing ranges may offer trading opportunities. We look at the macro drivers, developing chart patterns and levels to watch.
Silver Analysis: XAG/USD Falls Back to Annual Lows
Recent sessions have been particularly challenging for silver prices in the short term. Selling pressure has intensified considerably, resulting in three consecutive losing sessions and pushing the metal to a decline of nearly 8.5% over this period.
Gold, silver slammed as hawkish Fed repricing reignites dollar upside
Gold and silver had held up surprisingly well against surging US yields. Wednesday’s DXY breakout may have changed that equation.
Gold, silver shrug off a brutal macro stress test
A hawkish Fed, surging short-dated Treasury yields and a firmer dollar failed to deliver the kind of damage usually seen in precious metals.
Gold, silver squeezed by yields as dollar threat lies dormant
Gold and silver are feeling the full force of surging US yields, but the dollar’s failure to join in may be saving them from an absolute drubbing.
Gold, silver track dollar moves at historical extremes
Gold and silver remain unusually sensitive to US dollar direction, with US inflation data and elevated risk of disorderly carry trade unwinds in focus for traders over the remainder of the week.
Gold, silver surge as Treasury fans embers of dollar debasement trade
The US dollar was hammered after Treasury moved to support longer-dated bonds, sending gold and silver sharply higher. It may be premature to declare the debasement trade back, but the embers are glowing.
Gold, Silver Stall as Dollar Refuses to Buckle
Precious metals are rangebound, the dollar is hanging tough and traditional macro signals have turned messy. The FOMC minutes may help determine which side breaks first.
Gold and Silver Enter Rare Territory as Breakouts Accelerate
Precious metals have exploded higher over the past week, with gold and silver delivering moves rarely seen over comparable periods. Technical breakouts and softer macro headwinds are now working in the bulls’ favour.
Silver Broke Out but the Rally Isn't Confirmed Yet
Silver breakout above the June to August range is riding on fresh optimism over a potential US-Iran deal, though the move is not yet confirmed.
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