Silver down 56% from record high as traders brace for more

Community Trust Score Verified 85 % Real Verified 13 votes Updated 1 minute ago Silver closed Friday at $53.83, marking its weakest finish of 2026. The precious metal is down nearly 56% from its record high of $121.74, while gold slipped below $4,000 during the same period. Silver’s decline began when the speculative rally of January reversed amid higher futures margin requirements and forced selling. Recent pressure has intensified as surging oil prices threaten additional inflation and higher U.S. interest rates. Because silver pays no interest, rising rates make the metal less attractive to investors.

Source: The Currency Analytics