Silver Slips as US–Iran Diplomacy in Focus

2026-04-27 23:54 By Jam Kaimo Samonte 1 min. read

Silver dropped below $75 an ounce on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session as investors assessed renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve the US–Iran conflict, which has triggered an energy supply shock and intensified inflation concerns.

Tehran reportedly delivered a fresh proposal to Washington through Pakistani mediators, offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade, while deferring talks on Iran’s nuclear program.

The US remains cautious about the proposal and is expected to respond with counteroffers in the coming days, with Tehran’s nuclear ambitions continuing to be a major sticking point.

Investors are also looking ahead to policy decisions from key central banks this week, including the Fed, ECB, and BOJ.

Elevated energy prices driven by the Middle East conflict have fueled inflation fears and increased expectations that central banks may keep interest rates higher for longer or even tighten further, weighing on non-yielding precious metals.



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Silver Slips as US–Iran Diplomacy in Focus
Silver dropped below $75 an ounce on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session as investors assessed renewed diplomatic efforts to resolve the US–Iran conflict, which has triggered an energy supply shock and intensified inflation concerns. Tehran reportedly delivered a fresh proposal to Washington through Pakistani mediators, offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the US lifts its blockade, while deferring talks on Iran’s nuclear program. The US remains cautious about the proposal and is expected to respond with counteroffers in the coming days, with Tehran’s nuclear ambitions continuing to be a major sticking point. Investors are also looking ahead to policy decisions from key central banks this week, including the Fed, ECB, and BOJ. Elevated energy prices driven by the Middle East conflict have fueled inflation fears and increased expectations that central banks may keep interest rates higher for longer or even tighten further, weighing on non-yielding precious metals.
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