Silver jumped more than 4% to above $107 per ounce on Monday, extending a historic rally to all-time highs on strong safe-haven and investment demand, as well as a prolonged tightness in the physical market. Rising prices have spurred robust retail demand in key markets such as China and India, with investors increasingly turning to 1-kilogram silver bars. Chinese manufacturers have reportedly shifted production from silver jewelry to investment products to meet the surge in demand. Macro factors have also supported the rally, including heightened geopolitical and trade risks. US President Donald Trump recently threatened Canada with 100% tariffs if it finalizes a trade deal with China. Meanwhile, expectations that Trump will replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell with a more dovish candidate have bolstered market bets on future rate cuts, further underpinning safe-haven flows into precious metals.
