Deepdive TechFlow News: On March 18, according to a report published by independent analyst Markus Thielen on March 18, 2026, investors are continuously increasing their silver holdings to hedge against stagflation risks and geopolitical uncertainties. In the context of high oil prices potentially driving US CPI to 3.36% and the Federal Reserve possibly being forced to extend its pause on interest rate hikes, silver's inflation-hedging properties are becoming increasingly prominent.

Meanwhile, AI-driven data center construction and energy infrastructure expansion continue to boost industrial demand for silver, giving it the dual characteristics of a critical mineral and a safe-haven asset. Although a strengthening US dollar has suppressed gold prices, silver futures remain on an upward trend. Currently, silver prices have entered a symmetrical triangle pattern, with a directional breakout likely approaching, and volatility may increase accordingly.