Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD remains vulnerable near $75 as oil prices hold weekly gains

Silver prices remain under pressure near $75 as elevated oil prices sustain inflationary pressures, reinforcing expectations for prolonged higher-for-longer U.S. interest rates. The persistent strength in crude oil—up for the week—fuels concerns over broader input cost inflation, limiting the Federal Reserve’s ability to pivot dovish, which in turn supports the U.S. dollar and weighs on non-yielding precious metals like silver. A stronger dollar exacerbates selling pressure in XAG/USD by increasing the opportunity cost of holding dollar-denominated commodities. Silver is further disadvantaged relative to gold due to its dual role as an industrial metal, exposing it to growth-sensitive demand risks amid tighter financial conditions. Traders will watch the upcoming U.S. PCE inflation report as the next key catalyst for rate expectations and dollar/silver positioning.

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