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Andrew Hecht
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Writer, Barchart
Las Vegas
Beats
Global Trade , Environment , Public Policy , Economics , Energy
Crypto, AI, Cannibus
Content
By Andrew Hecht| Barchart@ Silver’s price rose by over 18% in Q1 2025, rising to the highest price since 2012. The price action in Q2 took the volatile precious metal over 22% lower to below $28 per ounce. In my Q1 precious metals report on Barchart, I wrote: The April 2 tariff announcement excluded copper and “bullion,” which sent metals prices lower. Silver took it on the chin on April 3 and April 4, falling to just below the $29.25 level.
By Andrew Hecht| Seeking Alpha@ Apr. 17, 2025 2:35 PM ET, , , SummarySilver has a volatile history with significant price swings, influenced by speculative demand and market events, recently peaking at $35.495 in March 2025. The iShares MSCI Global Silver and Metals Miners ETF closely tracks silver prices, outperforming the metal during bullish trends and offering a valuable proxy for silver investments.
By Andrew Hecht| Barchart@ Silver’s price rose by over 18% in Q1 2025, rising to the highest price since 2012. The price action in Q2 took the volatile precious metal over 22% lower to below $28 per ounce. In my Q1 precious metals report on Barchart, I wrote: The April 2 tariff announcement excluded copper and “bullion,” which sent metals prices lower. Silver took it on the chin on April 3 and April 4, falling to just below the $29.25 level.
Company Info
Barchart
Barchart.com, Inc. is a financial technology company based in Chicago, founded in 2000. It specializes in market data services and technology solutions for global financial markets. The company evolved from Logical Systems Inc. and has a legacy in electronic trading and commodities data analytics. Barchart offers a range of products and services, including real-time and historical market data for equities, futures, options, indices, forex, and cryptocurrencies. Their interactive charting tools come with technical indicators, and they provide APIs for accessing historical data and options pricing. The company serves a diverse customer base, including exchanges, brokerage firms, commodity businesses, cryptocurrency platforms, and media companies. With approximately 50 employees, Barchart is known for its integration capabilities and direct connectivity to major global exchanges. It provides both free and premier services, allowing users to access extensive historical data and advanced charting features.
Chicago, Illinois, United States
'+1 312-566-9235
Founded: 1980