Silver prices (XAG/USD) are on the rise, climbing by over one and a half percentage points into the $25.20s on Friday, primarily driven by technical buying and optimistic long-term fundamentals.
The gold market is currently in a consolidation phase following its record highs, but according to one market strategist, the precious metal is poised for further gains.
The resilient American consumer has defied numerous predictions of recession from prominent economists and Wall Street CEOs, even in the face of the highest inflation rates in four decades
The likelihood of the economy sliding into a recession is "very significant," as the US braces for an uptick in unemployment and a notable decline in consumer spending.
New York Community Bancorp experienced a second consecutive day of decline following rating downgrades, posing a threat to the bank's borrowing costs. The company's shares dropped by 23%, reaching the lowest level since 1996, after a 26% plunge on the previous Friday.