Why Silver Is Losing Its Inflation Hedge Status

Inflation and Your Money with Fexingo: Protecting Purchasing Power and Beating Inflation · Jun 25, 2026 · 7m · transcript

Silver has historically been considered an inflation hedge alongside gold, but in the current cycle it's getting crushed. As of June 25, 2026, silver futures are down over 12 percent in the last five days, while gold is down about 4 percent. Lucas and Luna dig into why silver is suddenly failing as a store of value. They look at the industrial demand collapse from solar and electronics manufacturing, the role of the strong dollar, and the shift in investor preferences toward yield-bearing assets like TIPS. They also discuss whether silver's dual identity as both a monetary and…