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Silver Markets Sleepwalking Into a Potential Squeeze Continued

Gold continues to lead the precious metals rally, reaching new all-time highs in multiple currencies including the US dollar at $2,771/oz, while silver lags behind at $30.57/oz with a gold-silver ratio of 90. Major supply constraints are emerging in the silver market, with US refineries facing three-month backlogs for COMEX Good Delivery Bars and industrial consumers struggling to source reasonably priced physical silver, amid a reported billion-ounce supply deficit over the past six years.

Trump Tariff Threat Splinters Silver Gold Markets

Precious metals markets are under pressure as gold hits $2,725 amid massive COMEX inflows and depleted London vaults, with gold lending rates surging to 15% and concerns mounting over potential Trump tariffs. Unprecedented demand continues as Chinese buyers pay 10% premiums for industrial silver while London vaults empty, creating historic divergences between spot and futures prices.

Silver Market Sleepwalking into Stock-Out

The silver market is showing signs of stress in early 2025, with prices over $30/oz and a widening gap between COMEX futures and London spot prices. A significant supply deficit of 282 million ounces was reported for 2024, while London inventories have fallen to near-record lows. Despite increased COMEX inventories, much of the available silver is tied to ETF holdings, creating conditions for a potential physical supply shortage. Analysts suggest the market is approaching a breakout moment that could surpass its 1980 highs.

We Begin From Where Spot Gold Started This Year 2025

Gold began 2025 trading above $2,650 per ounce, following a record high near $2,800 in October 2024, amid unprecedented central bank buying of roughly 1,000 metric tonnes annually for three consecutive years. The precious metal has gained nearly 70% since 2020 despite a strong US dollar, challenging the conventional wisdom that gold prices must fall when the dollar strengthens.

Look Ahead for Silver & Gold 2025

The precious metals market showed strong performance in 2024, with gold reaching $2,618 per ounce and silver hitting $29.34 per ounce, representing roughly 25% gains against the US dollar. Global markets reflected this strength, with significant gains against major currencies including the Euro (35%), Chinese Yuan (30%), and particularly strong showings against the Australian and Canadian dollars (38% losses). Professional analysts maintain a bullish outlook for 2025, with widespread predictions of gold reaching $3,000 per ounce and silver potentially hitting $40 per ounce. The report notes concerning market concentration in the S&P 500, where 10 companies now represent 40% of the index, suggesting potential market vulnerabilities despite ongoing interventions.

Gold Silver Spot Slammed on Fed Cut

Discover how the Federal Reserve's latest rate cut slammed gold and silver spot prices spurring market volatility, U.S. dollar strength, and record bullion buying in China and India amidst global economic shifts.

Bullion Short Squeeze Warning by OMFIF

Discover insights from OMFIF's report on the looming bullion short squeeze, China's gold reserve growth, and the global implications of BRICS strategies. Learn how gold and silver markets are reacting to economic shifts, tariffs, and industrial demand.

We Sat Down With Switzerland’s Largest Gold Refiner

SD Bullion sat down with Argor-Heraeus leadership to talk about their Gold Bars features of security technology, traceability, & counterfeit prevention. Investors' trust their Argor-Heraeus gold bar purchased from SD Bullion. We recently invited the Argor-Heraeus Mint management to our vault. While they were there, we did an exclusive Podcast with them. It was great to learn what separates them from other mints. We got to ask them the same questions we get asked every day by our customers. We hope you enjoy this exclusive access to Switzerland’s largest gold refiner, brought to you by SD Bullion.

"Other Places Have the Gold" -Candidate Trump, 2016

Explore the dynamic interplay between Bitcoin and gold as Bitcoin hits $100,000 amidst volatility, gold achieves record highs, and geopolitical shifts reshape global reserves. From El Salvador’s $3 trillion gold claim to Trump’s 2016 assertion, 'Other Places Have the Gold,' uncover insights on market trends, central bank moves, and the future of precious metals and cryptocurrencies.

Former Silver Bull Warren Buffett on the Coming $84 Trillion Wealth Transfer

Explore Warren Buffett's insights on the $84 trillion Great Wealth Transfer and its impact on families, financial planning, and the bullion market. Learn why transparency in wills and prudent wealth distribution are key, alongside bullion trends and Buffett's philanthropic legacy.