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Silver Surges to One-Month High on Easing Mideast Tensions, Shifting Fed Bets
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Spot silver prices jumped nearly 5% to their highest level in about a month, buoyed by signs of diplomatic progress in the Middle East and falling expectations for a near-term Federal Reserve interest rate hike.
Spot silver rallied sharply on Tuesday, climbing nearly 5.0% to trade at $62.46 per troy ounce, its highest level since July 7. The precious metal's second consecutive day of gains was driven by a combination of easing geopolitical tensions and revised expectations for U.S. monetary policy.
Geopolitical Thaw Pressures Dollar
A key catalyst for the move was a reported diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East. According to a report from Investing.com, U.S. President Trump stated that an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as soon as Wednesday, with negotiations involving Iran and Oman making substantial progress.
The prospect of de-escalation in the vital shipping lane put downward pressure on the U.S. dollar. A weaker dollar is typically bullish for commodities priced in the currency, as it makes them more affordable for holders of other currencies.
Fed Rate Hike Odds Decline
AdSilver's rally was also supported by a drop in U.S. Treasury yields amid a reassessment of the Federal Reserve's next move. Weaker U.S. economic data and falling oil prices have led traders to pare back bets on an imminent rate hike, with the implied probability of a September increase falling to 57%, the report noted.
Investors are now looking ahead to Friday's July non-farm payrolls report for a clearer signal on the health of the labor market and its potential influence on the Fed's policy path.
Technical Breakout Amplifies Gains
The upward momentum was magnified by a key technical development. Silver prices broke decisively above the $60.00 psychological level, which had capped a trading range for nearly two weeks. The move also pushed the price above its 200-period simple moving average on the 4-hour chart, a bullish signal for momentum traders. The risk-on sentiment was also visible in U.S. equities, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average posting gains.
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