Articles Tagged "Silver Market News"

Silver Price Gains on US-Iran Tensions

A strong US dollar did not hamper silver prices on the day. Silver and gold prices are benefiting from the political tensions with Iran that are driving up the price of oil. Silver and gold are once again acting as a risk asset as sustained high oil prices increase the likelihood of a recession.

Silver Price Boosted on Federal Reserve Statement

While prices for silver traded fairly flat today the big news came from statements made by Fed Chair Ben Bernanke at the Federal Open Market Committee. The Fed lowered prospects for US economic growth and hinted that another round of stimulus measures is not off the table. Prospects of QE3 have stoked the flames of silver bulls.