Silver Down as Safe-Haven Demand Grows
Silver prices fell below $31 an ounce on Thursday, but remained near a six-week high, as U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats fueled demand for safe-haven assets.
Trump indicated on Tuesday that he was considering a 10% tariff on Chinese imports starting Feb. 1, just one day after threatening Mexico and Canada with tariffs of around 25%.
However, with no action taken, there are hopes that the administration could take a more cautious stance on tariffs. Silver also remains supported by expectations of further interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year, which could weaken the dollar and boost demand for the commodity.
In addition, ongoing supply concerns, particularly in London vaults, and strong industrial demand, especially from manufacturers, continue to strengthen the bullish outlook for silver.
Source: Trading Economics