Silver prices are up more than 2% this morning as volatility in U.S. markets urges investors to buy safe-haven metals.
And there's another factor that will keep pushing prices higher for the foreseeable future.
But first, here's a breakdown of today's movement in silver prices...
Stocks actually rose last week, although you'd be hard-pressed to find an investor or hedge fund manager who is feeling good about things right now.
But the Dow Jones Industrial Average did in fact gain 105 points or 0.7% to close at 16,093.53 while the S&P 500 rose by 1.4% or 27 points to 1906.90. The Nasdaq Composite Index, home of the FANGS, added 2.3% to close at 4591.18. But as the title of the novel goes, it's "been down so long it looks like up to me."
Silver prices today moved lower in the wake of a better than expected December jobs report.
Despite today's decline, there are two reasons to remain bullish on silver in 2016.
Silver prices today moved lower as the precious metal continues to suffer from a slowdown in China.
Despite today's decline, there are two reasons to remain bullish on silver in 2016.
Silver prices today fell 0.2% as investors listen to speeches from U.S. Federal Reserve officials on monetary policy.
Investors are listening for clues on whether the Fed will raise interest rates at next month's meeting on Dec. 15-16.
Here's everything you need to know about today's movement...
Silver prices today (Thursday) tumbled 0.8% as the metal continues its five-day losing streak.
Today's loss came after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen's hawkish interest rate comment during a speech to Congress yesterday.
But there's still one way you can safely profit from today's price movement...
Silver prices today fell after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) made a hawkish statement regarding interest rates.
The decline came after the Fed said it would consider hiking interest rates at its next meeting in December.
But there's one reason why the Fed wouldn't dare hike rates in 2015...
Silver prices today fell despite the European Central Bank's potential plans to expand its $68 billion bond-buying program.
Metal prices typically benefit from stimulus measures because investors usually buy them as "safe haven" investments.
Here's how silver can save your portfolio from potential ECB woes...
Silver prices today fell lower after payroll processor ADP released a better than expected jobs report.
The decline in silver prices today comes after ADP reported U.S. companies added 200,000 private sector jobs in September.
But there are still a few ways you can safely invest in the precious metal...
The silver price per ounce today tumbled into the red as concerns mount over China's economic slowdown.
Today, China reported that manufacturing activity fell to its lowest level since the Great Recession.
Silver prices today saw modest gains as precious metals investors await an interest rate announcement from the FOMC meeting.
Janet Yellen is slated to announce whether the committee will lift interest rates for the first time in nine years.
Here's what to expect if the Fed implements a rate hike...
The silver price per ounce today fell into the red as the precious metal's future remains uncertain ahead of next week's FOMC meeting.
The two-day assembly will determine whether the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise interest rates for the first time in 10 years.
Here's what you need to know about today's price movement...
Silver prices today (Thursday) saw a minor retreat as U.S. markets remained mostly flat throughout the day.
The flat movement in silver prices continues to mirror the broader market.
Here's the main reason why major U.S. indices have been so quiet today...
Silver prices today continued their three-day losing streak despite a rebound in U.S. stock markets following "Black Monday."
The precious metal has been in a free fall as U.S. and Chinese markets reel from their largest sell-offs in years.
But silver is still a healthy long-term investment. Here's why...
Silver prices today (Friday) erased all of yesterday gains as stock markets around the world continue to tumble to new lows.
Despite the fall in silver prices, the metal is still a healthy long-term investment.
Here's what you need to know about how you can play today's movement...
