CHICAGO – Jan. 5, 2026. Silver, usually overshadowed by gold, has recently become one of the best performing assets in global markets. Its price reached record highs in 2025 before settling around $73 per troy ounce in early 2026. Over the past year, silver’s value more than doubled and briefly went above $80 an ounce, a price not seen before in modern times.
This jump was fueled by strong industrial demand and ongoing supply shortages. Silver’s rise has outperformed even gold, with some measures showing gains of over 145%. This has attracted investors and changed the outlook for industries that depend on silver. Analysts call it a “perfect storm” of growing demand, limited new supply, and increased investor interest during uncertain economic times.
