Silver Price Draws New All-Time High Throughout 2025
Silver price on Friday soared to a new all-time high at 36,328. This value is the highest price record since 2012 and is an interesting note because Silver is one of the precious metals that are widely traded among forex traders. High volatility and profit potential make it one of the assets in forex that has high volatility. Although it is in line with the risk.
On Friday, Silver drew a bullish candle extending Thursday's increase. The price formed a high of 36,328 low of 35,585, and closed at 35,967. The price crossed the upper band, indicating a strong rally.
Silver's momentum was driven by strong industrial demand, ongoing supply shortages, and increasing investor interest as a safe-haven asset amid global economic uncertainty. Silver's vital role in solar energy, electronics, and electrification supports more than half of its global demand. Last week, US data showed weak US economic data, including rising jobless claims, weaker private employment, and boosted demand for safe-haven assets. However, non-farm payrolls beat estimates with a rise of 139,000 in May, although April was revised down to 147,000. In addition, Trump's policies that caused economic uncertainty also gave a boost to safe-haven assets, including Silver.
The rise in Silver prices has also boosted shares of mining companies such as Endeavor Silver (NYSE: EXK), First Majestic Silver (NYSE: AG), Hecla Mining, Coeur Mining (NYSE: CDE), and more.
Gold and Silver often move in tandem. Where gold has risen by 44% from last year, and Silver has hit a new all-time high since 2012. This increase is supported by the widening tariff war by the US and consistent buying by central banks. In addition, there are large inflows into silver-backed exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which also support Silver. According to Bloomberg, holdings in these ETFs increased by 2.2 million ounces on Wednesday. In addition, money managers have increased their bullish positions on Comex silver futures in the week ended May 23.
From a geopolitical risk perspective, gold and silver are still the favorites as safe-haven assets. The Russia-Ukraine war and tensions in the Middle East that have not shown any signs of peace are increasingly giving space to safe-haven assets.
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