Exploding Silver Price Triggers Historic London Short Squeeze; Traders Book Cargo Flights to Import Metal

Silver prices have surged, triggering a massive short squeeze in London’s bullion market. Traders are scrambling to secure physical supplies—some even booking air cargo flights. To import silver as demand outpaces local inventories.

The short squeeze is intensifying as bearish positions are forced to unwind, pushing prices even higher. According to reports, silver vaults in London are strained, and nearby premiums are widening, reflecting global tightness in supply. An influx of imports may help ease pressure, but the scramble underscores how extreme supply-demand imbalances are becoming more common in the precious metals market.

Clever Robot News Desk 17^th October 2025