The widening gap between gold and silver prices has created an unusual market dynamic. With gold trading near $4,600 and silver hovering around $92, the gold to silver ratio currently sits close to 50:1—approaching historically low levels that typically signal major market shifts.
History suggests that whenever the gold to silver ratio dips below this 50 threshold, silver usually experiences significant pullback pressure. Yet current market dynamics paint a different picture, primarily driven by geopolitical tensions rather than traditional supply-demand forces.
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