Matrixport: Silver Prices Enter Converging Triangle Pattern, Dual Drivers of Stagflation and Industrial Demand Signal Imminent Breakout

Deep Tide TechFlow reports, on March 18, according to a report published by independent analyst Markus Thielen on March 18, 2026, investors are continuously increasing their holdings in silver to hedge against stagflation risks and geopolitical uncertainties. Against the backdrop of high oil prices potentially driving the U.S. CPI up to 3.36% and the Federal Reserve possibly being forced to extend its pause on rate hikes, silver's inflation-hedging properties are becoming increasingly prominent. At the same time, AI-driven data center construction and the expansion of energy infrastructure continue to boost industrial demand for silver, granting it the dual attributes of a critical mineral and a safe-haven asset. Despite the strengthening U.S. dollar exerting pressure on gold prices, silver futures have maintained an upward trend. Currently, silver prices have entered a converging triangle pattern, signaling that a directional breakout may be imminent, with volatility likely to increase accordingly.