{
  "id": 8892863,
  "title": "Silver price today: Silver broadly unchanged, according to FXStreet data",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/silver-price-today-silver-broadly-unchanged-according-to-fxstreet-data",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-09-21T09:32:05.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FXStreet",
    "slug": "fxstreet",
    "url": "https://www.fxstreet.com/news/silver-price-today-silver-broadly-unchanged-according-to-fxstreet-data-202609210932"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Monday, silver prices remained relatively stable, as reported by FXStreet data. The price of silver traded at $66.22 per troy ounce, only slightly different from the $66.26 it cost on Friday. Throughout the year, silver prices experienced a decline of 6.84%. The Gold/Silver ratio, which indicates the number of silver ounces required to equal one ounce of gold, was 65.74 on Monday, a decrease from 66.07 on Friday. Silver, a highly traded precious metal, is often utilized as a store of value and medium of exchange. While less popular than gold, investors may opt for silver to diversify their portfolios due to its intrinsic value or as a potential hedge during inflationary periods. Investors can acquire physical silver, such as coins or bars, or trade it through instruments like Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) that mirror its price on global markets. Silver prices fluctuate due to various factors. Political instability or concerns about an intense recession can cause silver prices to rise, although to a lesser extent than gold's. As a non-yielding asset, silver generally increases with lower interest rates. Its performance is also influenced by the US Dollar (USD), as it is priced in dollars (XAG/USD). A stronger dollar typically keeps silver prices low, while a weaker dollar is likely to raise them. Other factors influencing silver prices include investment demand, mining supply, and recycling rates. Silver has numerous industrial applications, particularly in sectors like electronics or solar energy, owing to its exceptional electrical conductivity among all metals, surpassing both copper and gold. A surge in demand can lead to price increases, whereas a decline can cause prices to fall. The US, Chinese, and Indian economies' dynamics can also contribute to price fluctuations, as the industrial sectors in these countries use silver in various processes, and India's consumer demand for silver jewelry also significantly impacts pricing. Silver prices typically mirror gold's movements. When gold prices rise, silver usually follows suit, given their similar status as safe-haven assets. The Gold/Silver ratio, showing the number of silver ounces needed to match one ounce of gold, can help determine the relative valuation between the two metals. Some investors may view a high ratio as an indication that silver is undervalued or gold is overvalued. Conversely, a low ratio may suggest that gold is undervalued relative to silver.",
  "summary": "Silver prices (XAG/USD) broadly unchanged on Monday, according to FXStreet data. Silver trades at $66.22 per troy ounce, broadly unchanged 0.05% from the $66.26 it cost on Friday.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "FXStreet",
        "title": "Silver price edges up as lower Oil, guarded Fed stance temper upside",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/silver-price-edges-up-as-lower-oil-guarded-fed-stance-temper-upside",
        "published": "2026-09-21T11:58:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}