Silver ETFs Prove Lethargic to Start 2016

Higher interest rates would typically weigh on the precious metals market, but many observers believe the Fed will follow a slow and gradual interest rate normalization schedule, given the weak overseas growth, diverging international monetary policies and strengthening U.S. dollar.

Silver bulls will need some improved economic data to bolster their case given the white metal’s myriad industrial applications.

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