Silver Falls to $64.40 as Fed Rate Hike Odds Weigh
Silver price extended losses for a third day, trading near $64.40 per ounce on Friday, pressured by expectations of further Federal Reserve rate hikes.
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Silver (XAG/USD) continued its decline for a third consecutive session, trading around $64.40 per troy ounce during Asian hours on Friday. The precious metal faced headwinds as market participants priced in a more hawkish stance from the Federal Reserve.
The prospect of higher interest rates increases the opportunity cost of holding non-yielding assets like silver, weighing on demand. No additional details have been released beyond the current price action.
Source: FXStreet Forex News