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iShares Silver Trust (NYSEARCA: SLV) has recently decreased as silver prices face pressure from a stronger U.S. dollar, rising Treasury yields and expectations for a hawkish Federal Reserve. Because SLV is designed to track physical silver, these macroeconomic factors are weighing directly on the fund.

• Strong investor demand for precious-metals ETFs remains a potential long-term tailwind. Gold ETFs attracted approximately $18 billion in August, lifting global holdings to a record, while persistent central-bank buying and geopolitical risks could support broader precious-metals interest—including silver. Gold ETFs Just Had Their 2nd-Biggest Month Ever
• Silver is testing important technical support near $63.10, according to the latest forecast. Holding that level could stabilize prices, but a breakdown would signal additional downside risk for SLV. Gold and Silver Price Forecast: Strong Dollar and Yields Above 5% Test Support
• A firming U.S. dollar and elevated Treasury yields are reducing the appeal of non-yielding silver, while strong economic data and hawkish Fed comments have pushed rate expectations higher. Reports also indicate that longer-term yields are testing multi-decade highs, increasing pressure on precious metals. Gold, Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Pulls Back As 30-Year Yield Tests Multi-Decade Highs
• The immediate trading catalyst is weakness in physical silver as the dollar strengthens and bond yields rise. Analysts are watching support around $67.39 in some forecasts and $63.10 in the latest outlook; sustained losses below those levels could further weigh on SLV. iShares Silver Trust Slides Wednesday: What's Happening?