Hedge Funds Slash Bullish Silver Wagers to 22-Month Low - Bloomberg.com

Google News1/16/2026 – 1/18/2026

Summary

Hedge funds have reduced their bullish positions on silver to a 22-month low, according to Bloomberg.com. Following President Trump's decision to hold back on critical mineral tariffs, silver prices experienced significant fluctuations, rebounding to $90 after initially sinking. Additionally, a new executive order has linked U.S. critical minerals security to global partnerships, as reported by the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)

49d
Age
1
Sources
from cluster
1141
Hours Since Seen
Final Score0/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusArchived
Recency Multiplier0% (0.5^1141/48)
Hero EligibleNo
Score is 0 because recency decay (0.5^1141/48 = 0.000000) reduced it below 0.5

Score BreakdownRisk 50

Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: 49 days - proven survivor

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