Silver lease rates remain elevated after spiking for the fifth time this year

By Neils Christensen – Kitco News

Silver prices continue to trade near their highest levels in 14 years as investment demand becomes a driving force in the marketplace. However, silver’s industrial component continues to attract significant attention and volatility.

Late last week, President Donald Trump issued an executive order clarifying tariff exemptions for some important metals, including gold, graphite, tungsten, and uranium. However, analysts note that silver did not make the official list.