On the supply side, silver miners are finding less deposits and producers are expanding into new projects, which suggests that silver could be in shorter supply ahead. [Silver ETFs on the Mend]
Another issue to consider is the dollar. Silver, like other commodities, is priced in U.S. dollars and some currency traders expect the greenback to resume its uptrend. That could be a drag on the precious metals complex.
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Tom Lydon’s clients own shares of GLD.