Silver futures surged to a two-month high today, marking a fifth consecutive session of gains. Dan Deming of KKM Financial attributes the move to growing optimism regarding potential trade discussions between China and the U.S., specifically focusing on AI and technology infrastructure. As an essential component in high-tech manufacturing, Silver futures rose roughly 6% to test the $86 level. While industrial metals like Copper, Platinum, and Palladium futures also moved higher, Gold futures remained stagnant. Deming notes that gold has entered a sideways plateau over the last three sessions, failing to keep pace with the breakout seen in the silver market.