Silver price jumps on Maduro capture as SLV comes into focus ahead of U.S. jobs report
Silver prices surged 3.9% to $75.50 per ounce Monday after the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The iShares Silver Trust (SLV) closed at $65.75 Friday, up 2.1% since year-end, holding 528.7 million ounces. The dollar hit multi-week highs, tempering gains. Fed officials signaled further U.S. rate cuts may be delayed.