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Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Thursday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $58.97 per troy ounce, down 1.65% from the $59.95 it cost on Wednesday.

Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data

Silver prices fell on Thursday, according to FXStreet data. The price per troy ounce dropped to $58.97, a decrease of 1.65% from the previous day's $59.95. Since the start of the year, Silver has declined by 17.05%. The Gold/Silver ratio stood at 69.99 on Thursday, up from 68.57 on the prior day. Silver is a valuable asset often used as a store of value and medium of exchange.

While less popular than Gold, investors may choose Silver for portfolio diversification, intrinsic value, or during high-inflation periods. Silver can be purchased as physical bullion or through Exchange Traded Funds tracking its price. Its price fluctuates due to various factors, including geopolitical tensions, interest rates, the US Dollar's strength, industrial demand, and economic conditions in major economies like the US, China, and India.

Silver prices generally mirror Gold's movements, with a high Gold/Silver ratio potentially indicating an undervalued Silver or overvalued Gold.

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