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May 25, 2026

Waiting for Demand to Return

Commodities StrategyCommoditiesConsumer DiscretionaryInformation Technology

UBS maintains a neutral USD 80/oz forecast for silver, noting that high prices are starting to weigh on industrial and jewelry demand. The analysts recommend volatility-selling strategies over direct long positions as price consolidation continues.

Key Takeaways

  • 1.Silver prices have entered a consolidation phase, trading sideways in a USD 70-90/oz range due to geopolitical uncertainty and inflation concerns.
  • 2.The price forecast for silver is held stable at USD 80/oz across all time horizons through June 2027.
  • 3.High silver prices are dampening demand in key sectors including jewelry, silverware, and photovoltaics (solar).

Table of Contents

  • CIO View: Silver
  • Silver prices are consolidating amid heightened uncertainty
  • Appendix
  • Risk information
  • Generic investment research – Risk information

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Authors

Dominic Schnider

Securities

SilverXAU

Themes

Inflation ConcernsGeopolitical RiskDemand Elasticity

Regions

GlobalMiddle EastAsia PacificChinaIndiaUnited States