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2025-12-12

Silver’s breakout above its previous peak signals strong momentum. It is benefiting from both monetary demand and tightening industrial supply, so its outperformance relative to gold is not surprising. Gold’s rebound remains intact, supported by the rate-cut cycle, softer real yields, and steady central-bank accumulation.


If you entered earlier in the year, your position is likely in profit since spot gold and silver have climbed steadily after the October correction. Short-term swings aside, the structural drivers remain supportive.


Gold could retest its previous highs before year-end if real yields drift lower and ETF inflows resume. Seasonality also tends to favour precious metals in December. Silver, however, is showing stronger beta and may continue to lead if risk sentiment improves.


Between the two, silver carries higher upside potential but also higher volatility. Gold offers steadier defensive value and clearer institutional support. Overall, the tactical bias is moderately bullish for both, with silver positioned as the higher-momentum trade and gold as the more reliable store of value.

CME Relaxes Margins: Will "Gold Rush" Comeback?
Effective after the close on March 6, 2026, the CME Group has slashed initial margin requirements for Gold (from 9% to 7%) and Silver (from 18% to 14%). This move signals an end to a relentless cycle of six consecutive margin hikes that aimed to curb the "volatility" in early 2026. The fundamental demand remains institutionalized: the World Gold Council reports a massive $5.3 billion net inflow into gold ETFs in February, 9 consecutive month of growth. Will margin cut invite a fresh wave of leveraged speculators? Will gold start a sustained rebound?
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