Silver prices slide: can the metal recover from rising rate fears?

Silver prices moved lower on Tuesday as investors remained cautious amid broader market uncertainty and shifting expectations around interest rates and global growth.

Spot silver fell 1.3% to $76.63 an ounce, according to Reuters, extending losses after recent volatility across precious metals markets.

The metal remained under pressure even as traders monitored developments in the Middle East and movements in the US dollar and Treasury yields.

Rebound attempts remain limited
Silver had attempted to stabilise in Asian trading after coming under pressure earlier in the week. However, gains remained limited as investors continued to reassess the outlook for inflation, monetary policy and industrial demand.

Broader market sentiment also remained fragile following recent volatility in commodities, currencies and global bond markets.

Analysts said silver prices continue to face pressure from elevated Treasury yields and expectations that interest rates could remain higher for longer.