Silver Prices Surge Amid Easing Geopolitical Tensions and Weak Dollar

Silver prices experienced a sharp rise in the futures trade, climbing Rs 3,371 to Rs 2.51 lakh per kilogram, buoyed by favorable movements in global markets. The shift is largely attributed to easing geopolitical tensions in West Asia and a waning US dollar, which bolstered investor confidence.

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the contract for May delivery jumped 1.36 percent, responding to the global trend. Analysts attribute the gains to a combination of geopolitical developments, such as possible improvements in US-Iran relations, and persistent industrial demand for the white metal.

Globally, Comex silver futures mirrored this uptick, with the May contract gaining over 1 percent to stabilize around USD 79 per ounce in New York. The potential ceasefire between the US and Iran, along with discussions about Israel's conflict with Hezbollah, continues to ease geopolitical pressures, thus supporting the silver market further.

(With inputs from agencies.)