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macroJul 17, 2026, 9:26 AM

Silver on Track for Weekly Decline as Middle East Tensions Fuel Rate-Hike Worries

Silver (XAG/USD) trades near $55.50 on Friday, flat on the day, but is set to post a weekly loss as heightened Middle East tensions raise expectations of interest rate hikes.

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Silver (XAG/USD) is trading around $55.50 at the time of writing on Friday, showing little change on the day. However, the precious metal is on track to record a weekly decline, driven by concerns over escalating Middle East tensions that have fueled speculation of further rate hikes.

Market participants are pricing in a more aggressive monetary policy stance as geopolitical risks mount, putting pressure on non-yielding assets like silver. The weekly loss underscores the impact of macro uncertainty on commodity markets.

Source: FXStreet Forex News