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Silver Clears $50 an Ounce for First Time in Decades as Gold Holds Near Record

Safe-haven demand, dollar softness, persistent industrial deficits lift prices.

Les investisseurs se disent qu’en cas de crise financière, l'or et l'argent sont moins risqués que des placements comme des actions. Photo d'illustration.
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Après l'or, c'est au tour de l'argent d'atteindre des sommets. Le cours du métal blanc n'avait jamais été aussi élevé depuis 45 ans. Comptez environ 52 euros les 30 grammes. Si bien que dans les comptoirs de vente et d'achat, de plus en plus de clients se présentent avec leurs bijoux en argent.

Overview

  • Spot silver traded near $50.4 per ounce on Oct. 9 and hovered around $50 on Oct. 10 after breaking the decades-old barrier.
  • Gold set a fresh record above $4,000 per ounce this week, with the white metal’s jump described as a catch-up move by some strategists.
  • Analysts cite geopolitical uncertainty, U.S. policy turbulence and a weaker dollar—pressured by President Trump’s new tariff threats and delayed economic data—as primary drivers of the rally.
  • Silver’s dual role in semiconductors, 5G equipment, electric vehicles and AI hardware, alongside a long-running supply deficit, is reinforcing support.
  • Dealers report increased retail activity in coins and jewelry, while some forecasts point to potential further gains, including about $55 per ounce in 2026.