Bearish for Silver
Fed Rate Hike Silver Pressure
Stable
Steady attention in Silver coverage, without a clear trend.
Updated 14 October 2026
The bearish argument: Increased probability of a September Federal Reserve rate hike reduces the appeal of non-yielding assets like silver
How attention has changed
0% of Silver coverage
Rolling 3-day share · as of 14 Oct 2026
This measures attention in published coverage, not the likelihood of a price move.
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| 2026-09-24 | 3.7% |
| 2026-09-25 | 3.1% |
| 2026-09-26 | 2.5% |
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| 2026-09-29 | 8.4% |
| 2026-09-30 | 6.2% |
| 2026-10-01 | 6.2% |
| 2026-10-02 | 3.5% |
| 2026-10-03 | 2.3% |
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Recent coverage
Earlier coverage
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Business Today · Published 30 Sep 2026
Silver price volatility: MCX silver falls after sharp correction; what should investors do now?
In coverage record: 1 Oct 2026
“Higher yields increase the opportunity cost of holding gold and silver, which do not generate interest income”
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Lokmat Times · Published 29 Sep 2026
Gold, silver trade up to 1 pc lower amid elevated US yields, geopolitical tensions
In coverage record: 30 Sep 2026
“higher US yields have added pressure on non-yielding assets such as gold and silver”
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Business Standard · Published 28 Sep 2026
Gold, silver ETFs tumble up to 4% as precious metals melt on rising yields
In coverage record: 29 Sep 2026
“A spike in bond yields and the increased possibility of US Federal Reserve rate hikes pulled gold and silver prices in domestic and global markets.”
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Lokmat Times · Published 28 Sep 2026
Silver tumbles over Rs 7,000 on MCX, slips below Rs 2.28 lakh amid global sell
In coverage record: 29 Sep 2026
“Higher interest rates and elevated US Treasury yields typically reduce the appeal of precious metals, which do not offer interest income”
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NDTV Profit · Published 28 Sep 2026
Silver Prices Crash By Over Rs 7,000, White Metal Slips Below Rs 2,28,000
In coverage record: 29 Sep 2026
“Higher interest rates and Treasury yields tend to weigh on precious metals as they do not generate interest income”
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Livemint · Published 23 Sep 2026
Silver Price Outlook: Future is bright with ₹3.25 lk/kg target in sight? Expert explains what could trigger next spark
In coverage record: 24 Sep 2026
“if high interest rates persist, Ramaswamy expects silver to consolidate in the $60-$63 per ounce”
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Times of India · Published 10 Sep 2026
Gold, silver price prediction: Why gold, silver are under pressure; check outlook on September 10, 2026
In coverage record: 11 Sep 2026
“The rise in US Treasury yields ahead of the upcoming Federal Reserve meeting on September 16 is expected to remain a key factor influencing precious metals, as higher yields can reduce the attractiveness of non-yielding assets such as Silver.”
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The Financial Express · Published 2 Sep 2026
Silver Rate Today 2nd September 2026: Silver is down by 0.83%; check prices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad
In coverage record: 3 Sep 2026
“A firm greenback makes non-interest-bearing assets less appealing for investors as it increases the opportunity cost of holding them.”
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The Financial Express · Published 20 Aug 2026
Silver Rate Today 20th August 2026: Silver is up by 2.95%; check prices in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad
In coverage record: 21 Aug 2026
“However, the white metal continues to face pressure from the high probability of a rate hike later in the year, as minutes from the FOMC suggested that the US Federal Reserve may raise rates fueled by inflationary concerns.”
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The Economic Times · Published 13 Aug 2026
Down 48% from peak, but silver still beats gold, equity to post best 5-year returns. Time to buy?
In coverage record: 14 Aug 2026
“The biggest trigger behind silver's slide has been worries of higher US interest rates. Even though it appears Fed won't hike rates in September, a possibility can't be ruled out.”
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The Financial Express · Published 1 Aug 2026
Silver falls 23% so far this year: Why are oil, the dollar, and the US Fed driving prices lower?
In coverage record: 2 Aug 2026
“So, till the expectations of a September rate hike do down, or oil prices crash, silver prices are likely to consolidate around current levels.”
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Outlook Business · Published 9 Jul 2026
Silver futures rebound nearly 2 pc on bargain buying after early losses
In coverage record: 10 Jul 2026
“market participants have increased the probability of a September US Federal Reserve interest rate hike to 51 %, reducing the appeal of non-yielding assets such as silver”
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