According to a report from Alexandra Symeonidi at William Boulay Company, silver prices are expected to experience substantial fluctuations this year. On Friday, the price of the grey metal plummeted by over 30%, tracking a sharp decline in gold prices. The analyst noted that the metal continues to face liquidity challenges, and current market supply and demand dynamics indicate a potential shortage of silver for the year. She stated that speculative positioning has also diminished, suggesting it is unlikely to be a driving force behind the recent rise in silver prices. However, Symeonidi added that while industrial demand—which accounts for approximately 60% of total silver consumption—remains weak, the metal's price has still increased since the start of the year. She further commented that, as a result, volatility is likely to persist not only in the silver market but across the broader metals complex.
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