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27 May 2026, 17:53 UTC · 3h ago
Source · https://www.kitco.com/news/article/2026-05-27/silver-can-reach-100-ounce-year-momentum-wont-last-bank-america
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Bank of America forecasts that silver prices could reach $100 an ounce in Q4 of this year. — A price target of $100 suggests significant short-term bullish momentum and a potential rally for silver.
+0.60High silver prices are causing industrial manufacturers to substitute the metal or reduce usage, potentially cutting the silver deficit by 90% this year. — A drastic reduction in the supply deficit removes a primary fundamental driver for higher prices, signaling a long-term bearish trend.
-0.50Solar PV production in China is flatlining and solar installations may decline this year, weakening silver's industrial demand. — Silver's strong ties to the green energy sector mean a slowdown in Chinese solar growth directly impairs its price floor.
-0.40North American free trade renegotiations between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico create uncertainty and potential supply squeezes. — Trade tensions typically increase volatility and can lead to localized shortages that push prices higher.
+0.30BofA expects silver to trade around $75 an ounce by the second quarter of 2027. — This long-term forecast implies a reversal and decline from the projected $100 peak, suggesting the rally is temporary.
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