Silver price today, Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Silver prices hold, notching a 17% monthly gain
The silver market witnessed a 17% monthly increase on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, with September futures opening at $68.63 per ounce, down 0.1% from Tuesday's closing price. The price held steady this morning, settling at $68.62 at 8:10 a.m. ET. Silver prices have stayed relatively stable this week, with opening prices decreasing slightly each day.
The current holding pattern in precious metals is expected to persist until the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index and Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's speech on Friday at Jackson Hole. These events will provide further insights into inflation and potential Fed actions next month.
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