{
  "id": 19520521,
  "title": "Silver defies rising US yields, climbs above $52 despite Fed rate-hike bets",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/silver-defies-rising-us-yields-climbs-above-52-despite-fed-rate-hike",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-11-11T16:09:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/silver-defies-rising-us-yields-climbs-above-52-despite-fed-rate-hike-bets-202611111609"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Silver (XAG/USD) rose 1.60% on Wednesday, trading near $52.35 as rising US Treasury yields and a stronger US Dollar (USD) fueled expectations of additional interest rate hikes by the Federal Reserve (Fed). October's US Consumer Price Index (CPI) climbed 0.4%, surpassing forecasts, yet slowed from September's 0.6% increase. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, grew 0.3%, matching the previous month's reading. These figures bolster concerns over persistent inflation and signal investors to foresee more aggressive monetary tightening. The CME FedWatch tool indicates an 88% probability of a December Fed rate hike, with a 12% chance of a more significant 50 basis point increase. Fed Governor Christopher Waller mentioned that a 50 basis point rise might be required if October's core inflation hit 0.3% or higher, a condition now fulfilled. The inflation surprise led to a sharp drop in US government bonds on Tuesday, causing the 10-year Treasury yield to briefly exceed 5%. Analysts from Deutsche Bank emphasize that core inflation has risen by 0.3% for three consecutive months, reaching a three-month annualized rate of 3.75%, the quickest pace since April 2024. They believe it is becoming progressively challenging to dismiss inflationary pressures as temporary. Commerzbank economists assert that underlying inflation remains too high and is no longer decreasing, projecting continued inflation throughout 2026 with potential easing only in 2027. Despite higher Treasury yields and a stronger US Dollar, which typically hinder non-yielding assets like Silver, the metal's uptick indicates persistent buying interest. However, the possibility of further Fed tightening might cap additional gains.",
  "summary": "Silver (XAG/USD) advances on Wednesday, gaining 1.60% to trade around $52.35 at the time of writing.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Business",
        "title": "Dollar gains as hot inflation, hawkish Fed talk lift rate-hike bets",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/11/dollar-gains-as-hot-inflation-hawkish-fed-talk-lift-rate-hike-bets",
        "published": "2026-11-11T09:00:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}