{
  "id": 10416441,
  "title": "Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/silver-price-today-silver-falls-according-to-fxstreet-data",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-28T09:33:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/silver-price-today-silver-falls-according-to-fxstreet-data-202609280933"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, silver prices (XAG/USD) dropped according to FXStreet data, trading at $61.14 per troy ounce, a decrease of 4.91% from the previous Friday's $64.30. Over the course of the year, silver prices have fallen by 13.98%. The Gold/Silver ratio, which indicates the number of ounces of silver required to equal one ounce of gold, was 67.78 on Monday, an increase from 66.64 on Friday. Silver is a valuable precious metal often utilized as a safe haven and a medium of exchange. While it is less popular than gold, investors may opt for silver to diversify their portfolios due to its inherent value or as a hedge during periods of high inflation. Silver can be acquired as physical coins or bars, or traded through Exchange Traded Funds that follow its market price in international markets. Price fluctuations in silver can be attributed to numerous factors, including geopolitical instability or recession fears, which may cause silver prices to soar, although to a lesser extent than gold. The asset tends to appreciate when interest rates are low since it is a yieldless asset. The US Dollar's performance also impacts silver prices, with a strong dollar keeping silver prices stable and a weaker dollar potentially driving prices higher. Other elements such as investment demand, mining supply, and recycling rates can also influence silver prices. Silver finds extensive applications in various industries, particularly electronics and solar energy, owing to its exceptional electrical conductivity, surpassing that of copper and gold. A surge in demand can lead to price increases, while a decline generally results in price reductions. Silver prices often mirror gold's movements as both are regarded as safe-haven assets. The Gold/Silver ratio can aid in assessing the relative valuation of the two metals, with a high ratio potentially signaling that silver is undervalued or gold is overvalued, whereas a low ratio may suggest the opposite.",
  "summary": "Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Monday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $61.14 per troy ounce, down 4.91% from the $64.30 it cost on Friday.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}