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Retail investment to help support silver prices

Expectations for a December rate hike by the Fed and a strong dollar have seen the price of silver fall to the lowest level in over six years. But, all is not lost: low prices have triggered a strong response from retail investors, with demand for silver coins in particular reaching record levels. This should provide some respite for prices.

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