Silver Rallies Globally: Outperforming Gold And Breaking Records
| Category | Key Points |
|---|---|
| Global Market Surge Supports Silver | – Rally aligns with international markets – Silver topped $80 per ounce before retreating – Spot silver dropped 1.3% to $78.12 after hitting $83.62 |
| Silver Outperforms Gold and Top Companies | – Gained 181% year -to-date, outpacing gold – Emerged as best-performing asset of 2025 – Market cap $4.65 trillion, exceeding Nvidia’s $4.63 trillion |
Factors Driving Silver Prices Higher
- Tight Supply, Big Demand: Silver for the past seven years has been in a structural deficit; thus, the market has been in search of more.
- Industrial Boom: Unbelievably high demand in the industry is caused by solar panels, renewable energy projects, electric vehicles, and electronics.
- Monetary Momentum: US interest rate cuts and easier monetary policy expectations are pushing non-yielding assets like silver to be more attractive.
- Safe-Haven Appeal: Investors are moving toward silver as a secure store of value due to geopolitical tensions, trade disputes, and global uncertainties.
(With Inputs)