From Jewelry to Security: A Brilliant Journey Through the Century
Once upon a time, silver was gold's humble cousin—popular as a coin metal, silver-plated cutlery, and teacups for monarchs with too much free time. But by the 20th century, silver had become a strategic commodity . Not only for jewelry lovers with taste, but also for stockbrokers with nerves of steel —which, incidentally, are often made of silver alloys.
In the 1980s, the legendary Hunt brothers caused a stir when they attempted to buy out the silver market. The outcome was notoriously mediocre, but the episode demonstrated that silver is more than just a pretty accessory : It's politically, economically, and emotionally charged.
📈 Week 15/2025: A brilliant review
Last week there was more tinder on the metal front:
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Silver price rose to 32.09 USD /ounce – an increase of around +1.9% .
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In euros it went up to about €28.14/ounce .
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Gold hasn't been lazy either, but silver is catching up – according to the gold-silver ratio, silver remains undervalued.
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Top topics:
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Uncertainties about inflation in the USA
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Tensions in the Far East
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Record demand from the photovoltaic industry (yes, silver shines on your roof too).
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🔮 Week 16/2025: Where is the silver going?
This week will be exciting:
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The Fed will speak – woe betide them if they whisper anything about interest rates...
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The market expects further growth to up to USD 33.00/ounce .
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Chart-wise : If 32.50 is broken, the price could “explode” – which is what analysts love to say when they don’t know for sure themselves.
📦 And what does this mean for our readers?
Silver is:
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A store of value with style.
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An industrial metal with high voltage.
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A conversation piece for people with brains AND brilliance.
And at Nielloa you can also get the matching necklace that will suit you in any crisis.
💬 Preview next posts:
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KW16 weekly summary
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Special : “What happens when central banks hoard silver?”
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Analysis : Silver, copper, lithium – who will win the “green metals” race?