Silver is trading 9% down at $64.34 as hawkish Federal Reserve signals and rising Treasury yields trigger a sharp pullback from recent speculative highs.
- The Fed maintained elevated interest rates and signaled potential further tightening during its June 17, 2026, meeting, while ending its forward guidance.
- Broader risk assets weakened as climbing yields pressured precious metals that had seen significant investor demand and volatility throughout 2025–2026.