Apr. 29 at 4:49 PM
$WPM "Wheaton Precious Metals (WPM) shares are trading lower today, down approximately 5% to 8%, as a correction in the broader precious metals sector weighs on the stock. This dip follows a period of record highs for gold and silver earlier in the year.
Both gold and silver prices are "tanking" today. Gold fell to roughly
$4,556/oz, while silver dropped nearly 5% to around
$72.50/oz. This directly impacts WPM's realized prices and valuation.
A U.S. naval blockade in the Middle East has choked off oil supplies, driving energy prices higher. This often leads to "risk-off" sentiment where traders sell liquid assets like gold/silver stocks.
Markets are cautious as the Federal Reserve concludes its two-day meeting today. Investors are wary that persistent inflation could prompt the Fed to keep interest rates high, which typically pressures gold-linked stocks.
WPM had risen over 58% in the past year. Today's move is seen as a "valuation reset" after the stock peaked near in March." PT
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