Silver’s More Than 50% Fall Raises Growth Concerns
Silver has lost more than half its value from a record high, prompting one industry executive to flag possible economic risks.
Key takeaways
- Silver has fallen more than 50% from a record price reached earlier this year.
- Stefan Gleason said the drop could signal economic weakness, but is not proof of a slowdown.
Silver has fallen more than 50% from a record price reached earlier this year, according to a MarketWatch report cited by Dünya. The decline has raised questions about the outlook for global economic growth.
Stefan Gleason, president and CEO of Money Metals Exchange, said silver is more sensitive than gold to economic conditions. Because the metal is also used in industry, weaker expectations for production and growth can weigh on its demand, he said.
Gleason described the drop as a possible early warning of wider economic problems. But the price move alone does not confirm an economic slowdown, and silver is also affected by factors including the dollar, interest-rate expectations and investor activity.
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