{
  "id": 5529316,
  "title": "Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/silver-price-today-silver-falls-according-to-fxstreet-data",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-04T09:30:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/silver-price-today-silver-falls-according-to-fxstreet-data-202609040930"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Silver prices dipped on Friday, according to FXStreet data. The price of silver dropped to $66.67 per troy ounce, a decline of 0.46% from the $66.98 it reached the previous day. Over the past year, silver has fallen by 6.21%. The Gold/Silver ratio, indicating the number of silver ounces required to equal one ounce of gold, rose to 66.97 on Friday from 66.79 the day before. Silver is a highly traded precious metal, often utilized as a store of value and medium of exchange. Historically, it has been employed to diversify investment portfolios or serve as a hedge during periods of high inflation. Investors can acquire physical silver in the form of coins or bars, or trade it via Exchange Traded Funds, which mirror its price on global markets. Various factors can influence silver prices. Geopolitical instability or concerns about a severe recession can cause silver prices to surge due to its safe-haven status, although typically to a lesser extent than gold. As a yieldless asset, silver generally appreciates when interest rates are low. Its movements are also influenced by the US Dollar (USD), as silver is priced in dollars (XAG/USD). A robust dollar generally keeps silver prices stable, while a weaker dollar is likely to drive prices higher. Other factors like investment demand, mining supply, and recycling rates also impact silver prices. Silver has numerous industrial applications, particularly in electronics and solar energy, owing to its highest electrical conductivity among metals, surpassing copper and gold. A rise in demand for silver can elevate prices, while a decline typically reduces them. Silver prices often mirror gold's movements. When gold prices rise, silver typically follows, as both metals are considered safe-haven assets. The Gold/Silver ratio can aid in determining the relative valuation of the two metals. Investors may perceive a high ratio as an indication that silver is undervalued or gold is overvalued. Conversely, a low ratio could suggest that gold is undervalued relative to silver.",
  "summary": "Silver prices (XAG/USD) fell on Friday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $66.67 per troy ounce, down 0.46% from the $66.98 it cost on Thursday.",
  "key_points": [],
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      {
        "outlet": "FXStreet",
        "title": "Silver price today: Silver falls, according to FXStreet data",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/silver-price-today-silver-falls-according-to-fxstreet-data",
        "published": "2026-09-02T09:30:29.000Z"
      }
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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."
}