Silver Price Forecast XAG/USD plummets below $31 as US Trump picks Bessent as Treasury Secretary

Silver price falls sharply below $31.00 after Scott Bessent’s appointment as US Treasury Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump.

The impact of Bessent’s pick was also viewed on the US Dollar and bond yields.

Investors await the US PCE inflation data for fresh guidance on interest rates.

Silver price (XAG/USD) plunges below $31.00 in European trading hours on Monday. The white metal weakens after the appointment of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent as Treasury Secretary by President-elect Donald Trump.

The market reaction seems to be favoring risk-perceived assets on Bessent’s selection, as S&P 500 futures have posted significant gains in the European session. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which tracks the Greenback’s value against six major currencies, corrects to near 107.00. 10-year US Treasury yields plummet to near 4.33%.

However, his decisions are expected to be supportive of Trump’s policies regarding trade and taxes. Bessent said in an interview with the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) that he would focus on putting tariffs into action, cutting spending, and maintaining the status of the Greenback as the world's reserve currency after Trump picked him as the highest-ranked United States (US) economic official. This could keep the US Dollar (USD) prepared for a sharp recovery.