Silver market news covering silver prices, industrial demand, silver investing, and precious metals market developments.
Silver spot prices increased by 3.71 percent, reaching $69.57 per ounce on Friday. A weaker US dollar and strong safe-haven demand driven by slowing global growth and geopolitical uncertainty encouraged buying by non-US investors.
This article reports that silver prices rose 4.63% to $65.91 per ounce on August 20, 2026, marking a 76% annual increase. It outlines key price levels and attributes market movements to inflation expectations, central bank policy, and industrial demand.