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Silver touches record high, doubling in 11 months AUGMONT BULLION REPORT

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Silver price has nearly doubled in just 11 months and risen more than gold, even though gold was the most popular commodity in 2025. Over the past 12 months, silver has climbed significantly higher than gold, rising 100% in 2025, whereas gold has only increased by 60%. After several U.S. central bank policymakers indicated support for a third rate cut this year during their December 9–10 meeting, gold ended last week 6% higher and silver increased 17%.

It is anticipated that the economy would continue to slow down until 2026 and that the Federal Reserve will probably drop interest rates, which is attracting some investors back. Expectations that the central bank will lower interest rates next month have increased due to recent dovish comments from Fed Governor Christopher Waller and New York Fed President John Williams, as well as weakening economic statistics following the recent U.S. government shutdown.

In the face of growing supply concerns and rising prospects of additional rate cuts by the Federal Reserve, silver continued to rise, approaching a record $58. Due to a short squeeze, silver increase this year surprised a lot of investors. The 2025 silver bubble, in contrast to previous investment waves, was dependent on a combination of low supply, high Indian demand, industrial demand, and tariffs.While China silver exports reached an all-time high of more than 660 tonnes in October, Chinese inventories fell to their lowest level in ten years as a result of strong shipments to London brought on by a supply squeeze.

Shanghai has entered backwardation, a state in which near-term contracts trade at higher prices than longer-dated ones, implying immediate physical scarcity,underscoring the strain on China silver market. Silver surge last week was fueled by rising expectations of monetary policy easing in addition to the actual market tightening. The likelihood that the Federal Reserve will decrease interest rates by 25 basis points at its meeting on December 10 increased dramatically from around 50% to over 90%.

Reports that White House National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett is the front-runner for the next Fed chair, which is thought to be in line with President Donald Trump desire for lower interest rates, have heightened expectations.

Gold has started its upward journey again, next target is $4345 (~Rs 130,000) and $4400(~Rs 132,000) with strong support at $4170 (~Rs 125,000).

Given that silver prices have already increased by more than 100% in 2025, many investors are wondering if the boom may continue until December. It seems plausible based on seasonal patterns. After July 3.2% and January 2.7% average returns, December has been the third-strongest month for silver during the past 30 years, with an average gain of 2.12%.

Silver typically ends December in positive territory 60% of the time. Silver had its biggest December returns in 1997 and 2020, with gains of roughly 17% over the month. This seasonal tailwind may intensify the present price trend for the December target of $60 (~Rs 180,000) and $62 (~Rs 186,000), with firm support at $53 (~Rs 161,000), assuming tight supply conditions continue.

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Kering Invests in China’s Gold Jewelry Surge as Laopu’s Explosive Growth Reshapes Market

Heritage-gold brands Borland and Lamchiu secure major funding amid soaring demand, fueled by Laopu’s meteoric rise and China’s booming 24-karat segment.

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A wave of investor interest is sweeping through China’s gold jewelry sector as the rapid rise of Laopu Gold Co. galvanizes confidence in the country’s high-end heritage gold market. The latest beneficiary is Borland, a Hangzhou-based jeweler known for its traditional filigree craftsmanship, which this week announced more than 100 million yuan ($14 million) in new funding.

The investment round includes contributions from Kering Ventures, the startup arm of luxury group Kering SA, and Shunwei Capital, co-founded by Xiaomi chairman Lei Jun. Kering noted that its minority stake enables participation in the “rapid development of a particularly buoyant 24-karat gold jewelry segment,” reflecting growing appetite for culturally rooted premium gold pieces.

Meanwhile, Dayone Capital has made a separate investment exceeding 100 million yuan in Lamchiu, a Lanzhou-based maker of handcrafted bespoke gold jewelry. The firm will support Lamchiu in expanding distribution and reinforcing the brand’s supply-chain capabilities.

The surge of capital follows the remarkable ascent of Laopu, which has become one of China’s breakout jewelry success stories. The company reported 12.4 billion yuan in revenue in the first half of 2025 — a year-on-year increase of over 250%, building on 168% growth from the previous year. Laopu’s momentum has outpaced Western luxury houses struggling with softer China demand.

Heritage gold jewelry — deeply rooted in Chinese aesthetics and traditional techniques like filigree — is attracting a new generation of luxury consumers. Brands like Laopu, which operate in top-tier malls, increasingly compete with global maisons such as Hermès and Cartier for clientele.

Despite strong digital followings, newer brands still face distribution gaps. Borland operates only three mall stores, while Lamchiu, despite amassing more than 1 million followers on Douyin, runs just one physical outlet in Lanzhou. Both companies plan to use their fresh funding to accelerate expansion and strengthen operational infrastructure.

The latest investments signal rising confidence that China’s heritage-gold renaissance is evolving from a trend into a long-term luxury category shaping the future of the jewellery market.

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