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Silver Market Deficit 2026: Six Years and Getting Worse

Silver Market Deficit 2026: Six Years and Getting Worse

Silver has dropped 35% from its January record. But the Silver Institute just confirmed the supply deficit is getting worse, not better — with 762 million ounces drawn from global reserves since 2021. Here’s what that means.

What’s Driving Gold and Silver Prices This Week 

gold and silver prices this week

Gold and silver whipsawed on conflicting ceasefire signals as Trump paused Iran strikes and Tehran denied any talks. Meanwhile, gas crossed $4 for the first time since 2022 — and Friday’s CPI print could reset inflation expectations.

Silver Demand by Sector: Industry, Jewelry & Investment

silver demand by sector

Silver is often called a dual-use metal — but the real picture has three parts. This breakdown of silver demand by sector shows how industrial applications have quietly taken over, and why that shift matters for anyone holding physical silver.

Gold +3%, Silver +7%: Metals Close Q1 With a Bang 

gold and silver prices Q1 2026

Gold and silver prices posted their strongest session in weeks to close Q1 2026 — gold up 3.49%, silver up 7.50%. Tariffs, an Iran peace signal, and a brutal quarter in stocks all converged on the final trading day of March.

Gold Bounces as Iran, the Fed, and the Dollar Collide 

Gold Price News Today

Gold and silver are bouncing back Monday, but the macro headwinds haven’t cleared. Iran’s yuan toll at Hormuz, Turkey’s $8B gold selloff, a hawkish Fed, and a jobs report on Friday — here’s what’s moving markets this week.

Investing in Silver: A Clear, No-Hype Guide to Building Real Wealth 

Are Gold and Silver Taxed Differently? What the IRS Actually Says

Silver isn’t just a cheaper alternative to gold — it’s a strategic asset with a unique role in any long-term wealth-building plan. This guide breaks down what investing in silver actually means, the difference between physical silver and paper alternatives, and the disciplined strategies that serious investors use. No speculation. No shortcuts. Just clear, practical guidance to help you make informed decisions and build real wealth over time.

Silver Squeeze Incoming? Fact-Checking the Viral Claims Rocking the Market 

Silver Squeeze Incoming? Fact-Checking the Viral Claims Rocking the Market

Is the silver market on the brink of a massive squeeze?  That’s the question rattling around investing circles after a viral Twitter thread — highlighted in Mike Maloney’s recent video — claimed that silver deliveries are exploding, LBMA reserves are scraping the bottom, lease rates are spiking, and premiums in China are going wild.  In his latest deep dive, Alan Hibbard from GoldSilver separates hype from reality — fact-checking each claim with hard data from COMEX, LBMA, and Bloomberg. While some numbers don’t hold up, the overall picture still points to one thing: silver’s fundamentals are the tightest they’ve been […]

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