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Silver market ripe for another price squeeze
The silver market could see another sharp price squeeze, with six consecutive years of supply deficits and depleted stockpiles leaving the market vulnerable to sudden moves, said the Financial Times citing the World Silver Survey. Published by consultancy Metals Focus and the Silver Institute, the report forecasts a sixth straight annual deficit in 2026 of around 46 million ounces, with total demand continuing to outpace supply, said the newspaper. Silver hit a record $121 per ounce in January, having surged through successive highs in late 2024 and early 2025. A previous squeeze in October was triggered by strong ... (full story)