Silver futures prices declined during Thursday's session as the March contract moved lower for the third time in the last five days. The metal appeared set to settle at its lowest point since January 8 following a significant intraday range between 89'830 and 71'500. Broad pressure on commodities increased as the U.S. dollar rallied for the second consecutive session, rebounding more than 2.3% from late January lows. This strength in the greenback serves as a particular headwind for industrial metals like silver, which are priced in U.S. dollars and become more expensive for international buyers. Silver's dual role as both a precious and industrial asset remains a key factor in its price sensitivity to currency fluctuations.