Silver tumbles 10%, gold below $5,000/oz as analysts see continued volatility
Precious metals, particularly silver and gold, saw significant price declines on Thursday, with silver dropping 10% to below $74 per ounce and gold falling below $4,900 per ounce. This downturn was attributed to a stronger US dollar and reduced expectations for interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Analysts predict continued volatility in the market, with potential further declines in prices, particularly for silver, which may test support levels as low as $50 per ounce. The gold/silver ratio has returned to historical averages, currently at 56.6 points.