{
  "id": 1705639,
  "title": "Silver retreats toward $65 ahead of Fed Minutes as energy tensions cloud outlook",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/silver-retreats-toward-65-ahead-of-fed-minutes-as-energy-tensions",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-18T11:46:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/silver-retreats-toward-65-ahead-of-fed-minutes-as-energy-tensions-cloud-outlook-202608181146"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Silver prices are inching closer to $65 as investors await the Federal Reserve's minutes, amid uncertainty over energy tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The precious metal is currently sliding around $65.00, down 1.20% on the day, and is caught in a tight trading range. The Federal Reserve's upcoming minutes are seen as a key driver for Silver's price, with recent weaker-than-expected U.S. economic data dampening expectations of another interest rate hike at the September meeting. The latest U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report came in below forecasts, while inflation and consumer spending data have also reduced pressure for further monetary tightening. While lower interest rates typically support Silver, rising energy prices due to geopolitical tensions could reignite inflationary pressures worldwide, potentially leading central banks to maintain restrictive monetary policy longer or even consider further rate hikes. Investors are closely watching the Federal Reserve's July FOMC meeting minutes, which could shed more light on the central bank's stance on monetary policy. Silver's price action, along with technical indicators, suggests a bearish short-term trend, but the longer-term average could provide some support.",
  "summary": "Silver (XAG/USD) declines on Tuesday and trades around $65.00 at the time of writing, down 1.20% on the day. The white metal nevertheless remains trapped within the consolidation range that has dominated trading for about a week, as opposing forces prevent a clear direction from emerging.",
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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."
}