Silver

CME shock: A data-center cooling failure halted futures and options trading across commodities, Treasuries, FX and equity indexes, disrupting global price discovery.

Expert analysis suggests geopolitical turmoil is the primary driver of gold's current high valuation and consolidation, with global conflicts and the sovereign debt crisis.

Silver's reclassification as a critical geopolitical resource by the US and China is driving a supply crisis, pushing it toward $\$100$ per ounce.

The current precious metals correction, including silver's recent 16% decline, is a healthy necessity after an overbought market. Patience is key before the next major rally.

The United States has expanded its official list of critical minerals to include copper, silver, uranium and more

Precious metals experts see a "sea change" in gold's role, predicting "absolutely ballistic" prices as broader market allocation remains historically low.

Gold and silver are oversold, but it’s important to watch the latest consolidation pattern forming on the intraday charts to see whether another quick flush is next or if a rebound is ready to begin.

Setting the stage for tighter market conditions ahead.

Analyst Steve Penny projects further downside in silver and gold but calls it a "major buying opportunity." He sees a Fed-driven panic as the spark for triple-digit silver.