US-Venezuela Tensions Ignite Silver Volatility: Investors Face Buy/Wait Dilemma

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News18•07-01-2026, 15:12
US-Venezuela Tensions Ignite Silver Volatility: Investors Face Buy/Wait Dilemma
- •Silver rallied to a record high of $82.77/ounce due to US-Venezuela conflict, then dropped to $79.45.
- •Geopolitical tensions (US-Venezuela) drive investors to safe-haven assets like silver, but its industrial demand link adds uncertainty.
- •Experts warn of sharp swings; index rebalancing and margin hikes (up 25%) could pressure prices.
- •China's solar industry substituting silver, signaling potential long-term industrial demand shifts.
- •Investors advised to expect volatility, avoid over-allocation, watch US data, and use staggered buying.
Why It Matters: Silver faces extreme volatility from US-Venezuela tensions and market dynamics; investors need caution.
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