Silver price today, Friday, September 18, 2026: Silver prices recover quickly, hitting weekly high today

Silver prices experienced a quick recovery on Friday, September 18, 2026, reaching a weekly high amid positive market factors. December futures for silver opened at $65.76 per ounce, a 0.5% decrease from Thursday's close but $2 higher than the previous day's opening. By 7:05 a.m. ET, silver prices had surged to $67.47. The opening price marked the highest for the week, with silver continuing to climb, peaking at $67.89.

The Federal Reserve's decision to increase interest rates for the first time in three years, along with the restoration of the Saudi Arabia-Europe pipeline, has eased inflation concerns among investors. Oil prices, particularly Brent crude, have also shown a positive trend, with prices dropping from over $107 a barrel to $98.51 as of 7:05 a.m. ET.

Silver's opening price on Friday was 0.5% lower than Thursday's closing price. Year-over-year, silver has grown by 173.3% since May 14, 2026. Investors can monitor silver prices in real-time on Yahoo Finance, which offers over 150 screening criteria and resources for tax implications and investment options.