{"id":43797,"date":"2025-04-20T17:47:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-20T20:47:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tiproject.online\/index.php\/2025\/04\/20\/silver-xag-forecast-tariff-driven-macro-tensions-may-reignite-haven-demand\/"},"modified":"2025-04-20T17:47:07","modified_gmt":"2025-04-20T20:47:07","slug":"silver-xag-forecast-tariff-driven-macro-tensions-may-reignite-haven-demand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tiproject.online\/index.php\/2025\/04\/20\/silver-xag-forecast-tariff-driven-macro-tensions-may-reignite-haven-demand\/","title":{"rendered":"Silver (XAG) Forecast: Tariff-Driven Macro Tensions May Reignite Haven Demand"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1513109\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Daily Silver (XAG\/USD)<\/figcaption><p>Technically, the longer-term trend is higher with the market trading on the strong side of the 52-week moving average at $30.60. This indicator will control the direction of the market this week.<\/p>\n<p>Upside momentum is strong\u00a0 with traders casting their eyes on $34.59 to $34.87.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"gold-reversal-dampens-momentum-but-not-the-case-for-silver\">Gold Reversal Dampens Momentum, But Not the Case for Silver<\/h2>\n<p>After gold surged to an all-time high, profit-taking set in, dragging down silver in tandem. The broader pullback across precious metals was not driven by a change in macro conditions but rather position squaring and technical selling. Silver\u2019s pullback came despite the same bullish drivers still in play: central bank caution, geopolitical uncertainty, and investor hedging against fiscal instability.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"trade-war-risks-escalate\u2014but-silver-holds-a-unique-edge\">Trade War Risks Escalate\u2014but Silver Holds a Unique Edge<\/h2>\n<p>A dramatic tariff escalation between the U.S. and China drove safe-haven flows early in the week. U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods jumped from 104% to 245%, with China retaliating in kind. Silver, notably, was excluded from these measures\u2014highlighting its unique position in global markets. As both a monetary asset and industrial input, silver\u2019s exemption protects supply continuity and enhances its appeal during trade disruptions.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fed-credibility-in-question-as-powelltrump-feud-deepens\">Fed Credibility in Question as Powell-Trump Feud Deepens<\/h2>\n<p>President Trump\u2019s public threats toward Fed Chair Powell have triggered fresh doubts about the central bank\u2019s independence. Traders are beginning to price in the possibility of policy being influenced by political motives. This perception raises the odds of future rate cuts and weakens confidence in the U.S. dollar\u2014two fundamental drivers that tend to benefit silver. Inflation pressures from tariffs further reinforce the precious metals thesis, even as policymakers tread lightly.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"goldtosilver-ratio-suggests-room-for-catchup\">Gold-to-Silver Ratio Suggests Room for Catch-Up<\/h2>\n<p>The gold-to-silver ratio remains historically elevated, pointing to silver\u2019s relative undervaluation. As central bank credibility comes under scrutiny and institutional demand rises for uncorrelated hedges, silver could attract more capital. The metal offers investors both inflation protection and geopolitical insurance at a discount compared to gold.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Daily Silver (XAG\/USD)Technically, the longer-term trend is higher with the market trading on the strong side of the 52-week moving average at $30.60. This indicator will control the direction of the market this week. Upside momentum is strong\u00a0 with traders casting their eyes on $34.59 to $34.87. Gold Reversal Dampens Momentum, But Not the Case for Silver After gold surged to an all-time high, profit-taking set in, dragging down silver in tandem. The broader pullback across precious metals was not driven by a change in macro conditions but rather position squaring and technical selling. Silver\u2019s pullback came despite the same bullish drivers still in play: central bank caution, geopolitical uncertainty, and investor hedging against fiscal instability. Trade War Risks Escalate\u2014but Silver Holds a Unique Edge A dramatic tariff escalation between the U.S. and China drove safe-haven flows early in the week. U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods jumped from 104% to 245%, with China retaliating in kind. Silver, notably, was excluded from these measures\u2014highlighting its unique position in global markets. As both a monetary asset and industrial input, silver\u2019s exemption protects supply continuity and enhances its appeal during trade disruptions. Fed Credibility in Question as Powell-Trump Feud Deepens President Trump\u2019s public threats toward Fed Chair Powell have triggered fresh doubts about the central bank\u2019s independence. Traders are beginning to price in the possibility of policy being influenced by political motives. This perception raises the odds of future rate cuts and weakens confidence in the U.S. dollar\u2014two fundamental drivers that tend to benefit silver. Inflation pressures from tariffs further reinforce the precious metals thesis, even as policymakers tread lightly. Gold-to-Silver Ratio Suggests Room for Catch-Up The gold-to-silver ratio remains historically elevated, pointing to silver\u2019s relative undervaluation. As central bank credibility comes under scrutiny and institutional demand rises for uncorrelated hedges, silver could attract more capital. The metal offers investors both inflation protection and geopolitical insurance at a discount compared to gold. 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