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  "id": 12298490,
  "title": "Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD falls to near $60.50 as US Treasury yields rise",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/silver-price-forecast-xag-usd-falls-to-near-60-50-as-us-treasury",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-06T02:25:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
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    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/silver-price-forecast-xag-usd-falls-to-near-6050-as-us-treasury-yields-rise-202610060225"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Tuesday, the price of silver (XAG/USD) experienced a slight decline, hovering around $60.70 per troy ounce during Asian trading hours. Silver has been struggling near two-month lows as the US Dollar (USD) has shown strength and rising Treasury yields have overshadowed positive economic indicators. Although some relief came from softer US employment data and reduced expectations for a Federal Reserve interest rate hike in October, the broader precious metals market continues to face downward pressure. The US Dollar gained strength due to heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which led to increased demand for safe-haven assets. Yemen's Houthi group reportedly carried out attacks on Saudi Arabian targets, including military sites, an oil facility, and key transportation hubs, causing global markets to react. US Treasury yields reached record highs at the time, driven by a surge in global bond selling due to rising fiscal risks and persistent inflation. Even with an estimated 78% probability that the Federal Reserve would keep interest rates unchanged following weak labor market reports, the combination of higher yields and a strong dollar remains influential. Strategists at HSBC note that G7 bond yields have risen by around 1% since January, with long-dated US Treasuries and UK Gilts surpassing 5%. This sharp increase in rates has sparked debate over the driving forces behind the rise in real yields and potential implications for fixed income investors. Silver, a precious metal with a storied history as a store of value and medium of exchange, is also traded as a hedge during periods of high inflation. Investors can acquire physical silver, such as coins or bars, or trade it through instruments like Exchange Traded Funds. Silver prices are influenced by various factors, including geopolitical events, recession fears, interest rates, the US Dollar's performance, investment demand, mining supply, and recycling rates. Its industrial applications, particularly in electronics and solar energy, add another layer of demand. Like Gold, Silver often moves in tandem during market fluctuations, but a high Gold/Silver ratio may indicate that Silver is undervalued relative to Gold. With Gold prices recently approaching $4,100 and the US Dollar near a 17-month high, the outlook for silver remains cautious.",
  "summary": "Silver price (XAG/USD) pares its recent gains from the previous day, trading around $60.70 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Tuesday. Silver remains locked near two-month lows as a resilient US Dollar (USD) and surging Treasury yields continue to overshadow supportive economic drivers.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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