Financial Analyst/Content Writer, RADEX MARKETS
Lawrence J. came from a strong technical and engineering background before pivoting into a more financial role later on in his career. Always interested in international finance, Lawrence is experienced in both traditional markets as well as the emerging crypto markets. He now serves as the financial writer for RADEX MARKETS.
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The question on every trader’s mind at the end of 2025 was whether the rise in silver had met its end. Two weeks into 2026 and the answer is a resounding “no”. Silver is now officially above $90 per ounce as of this morning, rising 12% so far this week, and has gained 25% since the start of the year. Gold also broke back into record high territory this morning, pushing past yesterday’s peak of $4,634 per ounce, but the spotlight is mostly on silver for the time being. Platinum and palladium are once again bringing up the rear, not forgotten but overlooked so far today. The rise in precious metals is all the more impressive given the recent rebalancing of commodity indices, which should have added selling pressure to gold and silver. The fact that both metals not only absorbed the resulting pressure, but convincingly appreciated during the adjustment window, speaks volumes about current market sentiment. The rebalancing period ends tomorrow.
Cryptocurrencies displayed a rare show of strength last night, which saw Bitcoin reclaim $95,000 per coin and hit highs not seen since last November. The broader crypto markets rose in unison, with many major coins gaining 7% or more over the day. The driving force behind the move was the purchase of 13,627 Bitcoin by Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR), for a total of $1.25 billion. The acquisition is one of the largest in months and has helped to quell some of the doubts that arose after the company slowed down its Bitcoin purchases in recent times.
Tensions between the US and Iran have worsened over the last couple of days, leading to rise in the price of crude oil. Brent Crude futures have now topped $65 per barrel, while the WTI index is in the high $60 range. The spread between the two benchmarks has widened over the last few weeks, in part because of the expected oil flows from Venezuela to the US, but also because of the potential disruptions to Middle Eastern crude exports. Seaborne crude oil is nearing a $5 premium compared to the American index, which is certainly on the higher end, although by no means unheard of.
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