Silver Rises Ahead of Fed Minutes

2026-02-18 03:19 By Erika Ordonez 1 min. read

Silver rose above $75 per ounce on Wednesday, reversing losses from the previous session, amid dip-buying interest and positioning ahead of the Federal Reserve’s January meeting minutes.

Markets continue to price in multiple rate cuts later this year, a backdrop generally viewed as supportive for non-yielding assets such as silver.

Recent commentary suggested that rates may remain on hold for some time, while the possibility of further cuts later in the year remains under consideration if inflation trends toward the 2% target.

Market participants are also watching further Fed remarks and key US economic data, including GDP and core PCE figures, for additional guidance on the policy trajectory.

Silver and other precious metals advanced despite the dollar’s recent strength and easing geopolitical tensions, though trading volumes remained subdued as several Asian markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday.



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