Silver (XAG/USD) fell to $49.87 on Friday as surging US Treasury yields pressured non-yielding assets. The move follows an October core CPI print of +0.30%, which exceeded expectations and fueled market bets for a December Federal Reserve rate hike.
Silver gave up early gains and fell back below $50.00 to $49.87 on Friday as 10-year US Treasury yields hit a three-week high near 5.13%, jumping almost 5.5% in two days after October core CPI beat at +0.30%. Higher yields on interest-bearing assets reduce the appeal of non-yielding silver, and traders now see a Fed hike in December, with a 10% chance of 50 bps. Technicals reinforce the bearish tone: price sits below the 20-day EMA at $53.08 with RSI at 34.76.
- ▼ 10-year US Treasury yield at three-week high near 5.13% after a 5.5% two-day surge
- ▼ October core CPI at +0.30% monthly, above +0.2% expected, third straight month at +0.3%
- ▲ RSI at 34.76 hints at persistent downside pressure rather than an oversold rebound, so selling could extend
- ▲ A sustained break above the 20-day EMA at $53.08 would ease the bearish tone