Silver (XAG) Forecast: Bullish Outlook on Fed Cut Bets With Price Prediction at $44.22

Silver Surges to 14-Year High on Fed Rate Cut Bets and Tight Supply

Silver prices broke above $40 for the first time since 2011, extending a powerful rally fueled by mounting bets on a near-term Federal Reserve rate cut and growing concerns about tight physical supply. A weaker dollar and persistent inflation signals are further underpinning the move, keeping bullish sentiment firmly intact to start the week.

Federal Reserve Policy Outlook Drives Bullion Higher

Markets are now pricing in a 90% chance of a 25 basis point rate cut in September, according to CME FedWatch. This comes after San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly emphasized labor market risks and expressed support for easing. In parallel, the Fed’s preferred inflation gauge — the PCE price index — rose 0.2% month-on-month and 2.6% year-on-year, in line with expectations.

Low-rate environments tend to benefit non-yielding assets like silver and gold, which are both seeing aggressive inflows. Silver, in particular, has outperformed, with Friday’s gains carrying through into Monday’s trade. The rally has been bolstered by speculation that the Fed could cut rates multiple times into 2026, as economic data continues to soften and political pressure over Fed independence builds.

Tight Physical Market Adds Fuel to the Rally

Beyond rate expectations and inflation data, physical silver supply constraints are playing a key role in the rally. KCM Trade’s chief market analyst Tim Waterer noted that “a tight supply market is helping to maintain an upward bias” in prices. Industrial demand from sectors like solar and electronics remains strong, while supply hasn’t kept pace—giving bulls another reason to stay long.

Long-term technical charts show limited resistance until $44.22, which traders may now begin to target. Immediate support is seen at the 50-day moving average, currently sitting at $37.80.

Dollar Weakness Enhances Bullion Appeal

The U.S. Dollar Index has slipped to a five-week low, down 0.22% to 97.64. A weaker greenback makes dollar-denominated metals cheaper for overseas buyers, further supporting demand. The dollar’s drop comes as economic data continues to underwhelm, and political tensions around Fed autonomy cloud the outlook.

Silver Forecast: Bullish Above $40, Eyeing $44.22