Silver Slips as Markets Await Key US Economic Data
Silver fell toward $60.7 an ounce as the dollar held firm. Investors are awaiting US inflation and retail sales data for clues on Fed policy.
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what happened
Silver moved down to about $60.7 an ounce on Monday, Trading Economics reported. The metal came under pressure from a firm US dollar as investors waited for economic releases that could influence expectations for the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path.
The dollar remained close to its strongest level in 18 months, supported by rising Middle East tensions and investor caution before this week’s US consumer and producer inflation data and retail sales figures. Readings above expectations could strengthen the case for tighter monetary policy, push Treasury yields higher and support the dollar, creating additional headwinds for silver.
Markets now see less than a 20% probability of a Fed rate increase this month, while the chance of a hike by December is priced at 85%, according to CME’s FedWatch tool. Investors will also monitor this week’s IMF-World Bank annual meetings for further guidance from central banks around the world on the monetary-policy outlook.
why it matters
Silver is facing pressure from two linked market drivers: a stronger dollar and the prospect of higher Treasury yields. Incoming US data could reshape expectations for the Fed and influence the metal’s direction.
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- Silver Edges Lower Ahead of Key US Economic Releases — Trading Economics, 12 October 2026 at 10:45 UTC
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