Silver Prices Surge in First 2010 Trading Week

Silver prices were smoking hot during the first full week of trading in 2010. For the week, the metal soared 9.6 percent in New York and was fixed 6.7 percent higher in London. Silver prices in 2009 posted an annual gain in New York of 49 percent, which was the biggest yearly increase since 1979. […]

2009 NY and London Silver Prices, Annual Gains

Despite a down week, silver had a spectacular 2009. The metal posted an annual gain in New York of 49%, which was the biggest yearly increase since 1979. The percent gain was even larger in London at 57.5%.

Weekly Silver Prices Little Changed

Silver prices were little changed in this holiday-shortened week. The metal shifted lower until turning a corner in New York on Tuesday and then regaining more serious traction on Thursday to overcome prior losses. New York silver futures for March delivery ended the week at $17.44 an ounce, rising 12 cents, or 0.7 percent. London […]

Weekly Silver Prices Rise in NY, Fall in London

Silver prices were mixed on the week, as it increased 1.3% in New York and fell 1.1% in London. Precious metals for the most part were pressured by a stronger US dollar, which stuck around a three-month high that was hit on Thursday. Bullion generally moves opposite of the greenback. New York silver futures for […]

Weekly Silver Prices Fall More Than 7%

The pullback in silver prices that began last Friday continued through the week, as commodities were pressured lower mostly due to a stronger U.S. dollar, according to reports. Silver plunged in both London and New York, with respective weekly drops of 7.0% and 7.7%. It was the worst performer in the precious metals group. New […]

Silver Ends with Weekly Gain, Despite Friday Fall

Silver ended the week up in London and New York despite a pullback on Friday following a government report that helped drive the US dollar to its biggest gain since 1999, making precious metals less attractive. A Labor Department report released Friday showed employers cut fewer jobs in November, bringing the unemployment rate down to […]

Silver Prices Fall from ’09 Highs

Silver prices retreated from 2009 highs this week as the metal fell 2.4 percent in London and 0.7 percent in New York. New York December silver futures closed Friday to $18.302 an ounce, marking a 13.8 cent loss. London silver was fixed at $17.74 an ounce, falling 44 cents for the week. Despite the loss, […]

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