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China, a major consumer of silver and industrial metals, recently announced historic stimulus measures to stabilize its property sector. With the central bank injecting 1 trillion yuan ($138 billion) in additional funding, easing mortgage rules, and local governments stepping in to purchase apartments, the aim is to address waning demand and falling prices in the real estate market. While the CSI 300 Real Estate index of shares surged 9.1% on the news, analysts remain cautious about the long-term impact on private sector demand.
In the U.S., consumer inflation data for April revealed a slower-than-expected increase, reinforcing expectations of potential interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. With the CPI rising by 0.3% and year-on-year increase slowing to 3.4%, traders are now anticipating rate cuts starting in November. Lower interest rates can boost the appeal of non-yielding assets like silver, contributing to the recent rally in prices.
Moreover, the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) reported gold reaching a record high of $2402.60 per troy ounce, which also had a positive impact on silver prices. The combined effects of China’s economic interventions and the anticipation of U.S. rate cuts are driving the precious metals market.
Looking ahead, the forecast for silver remains bullish as the Fed maintains a cautious stance on interest rates and positive signals from China’s property market interventions continue to support upward momentum. Stay tuned to Extreme Investor Network for more exclusive updates on the stock market and trading strategies to maximize your investment potential.