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Silver Commentaries

Bessent Note at Camp David Proves "The End is Nigh"

August 03, 2026
By Ed Steer, Gold and Silver Digest

The military situation and the financial situation are two fronts of the same war. The U.S. cannot sustain the military campaign because its fuel and munitions are depleted. The U.S. cannot sustain the financial system because its credibility and the patience of its creditors are depleted. Both are manifestations of the same core reality: the post-1971 petrodollar order, which depended on cheap energy and subservient creditor nations, is dissolving.

Is the Gold-Silver Ratio Still Relevant Today?

July 26, 2026
By Mike Maharrey, Market Analyst

A report by the Silver Institute finds that the gold-silver ratio may be more relevant than ever. In fact, its statistical analysis shows “the price correlation between the two precious metals has actually strengthened over the past two decades as gold and silver markets have become increasingly financialized.” 

Gold-Silver Ratio Widening Again Indicating Bullish Setup for Silver

July 21, 2026
By Mike Maharrey, Market Analyst

This widening spread between the two metals is reflected in the gold-silver ratio, which appears to indicate another bullish setup for silver.

Gold & Silver Get Knocked Down...But Not Knocked Out

July 21, 2026
By MoneyMetals

Silver's decline has been steeper than gold's, reflecting its dual role as both a precious and an industrial metal.

The Bullish Case for Silver

July 17, 2026
By Mike Maharrey, Market Analyst

When silver demand outstrips mining and recycling output, silver users must tap into aboveground stocks. That generally means rising prices to incentivize those holding it to give it up.

Indian Import Tax Driving Silver Shortage in India

July 15, 2026
By Mike Maharrey, Market Analyst

While tightness in the Indian market won’t likely impact the global price, it underscores a key dynamic in the silver market. There simply isn’t enough metal to meet demand.

Yet Another 'Nothingburger' COT Report

July 11, 2026
By Ed Steer, Gold and Silver Digest

I have no idea how things will unfold from here...but it's obvious that the Managed Money traders, et al. are digging in their heels and refusing to bow down to the wishes of the Big 8 shorts by selling longs, or going short by much more than the already have.

The Silver Institute: A Wonderland of Compounded Errors

July 07, 2026
By John Macintosh

I know a 2026 deficit of 1.3 billion ounces sounds completely crazy, and that such numbers will be seen by many as ludicrous, but what is the point of doing all the legwork, if one is then going to massage the numbers in order to fit in with the consensus and curry favour with the crowd?

Silver Aids Genetic Research and Other Silver News

July 07, 2026
By Mike Maharrey, Market Analyst

Silver is keeping AI chips and data centers cooler. The heat generated by the silicon carbide chips often used in data centers can cause bonding failures.

Silver Investments Accumulation Strategy as Its Correction Comes to an End...

July 02, 2026
By Clive Maund

So, to sum up, silver’s correction is coming to an end and it’s time to start scaling in to silver investments, aware that it could drop a bit more, in which case buying can be stepped up. If it should start to advance without delay we will adjust our strategy accordingly.

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