iShares Silver Trust (SLV)

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NEW YORK – In a week that will likely be remembered as one of the most volatile in the history of commodities trading, precious metals have undergone a violent "flash correction" that has left investors reeling. After a parabolic ascent that saw Gold shatter the $5,500 per ounce ceiling and

Precious metals have been on a tear over the past year.

Spot gold prices slumped more than 8% on Friday, falling below the $5,000 an ounce for the first time since January 23, while spot silver plummeted to $91.6 per ounce from $115.6 in the previous session.

In a move that marks a definitive break from the previous administration's economic stewardship, President Donald Trump officially nominated Kevin Warsh as the next Chair of the Federal Reserve on Friday morning, January 30, 2026. The announcement, made via Truth Social, ends months of intense speculation regarding who would succeed

The "January Metals Mania" came to a screeching halt today, January 30, 2026, as the world’s most precious commodities faced a violent correction from heights once thought impossible. After gold reached an intraday summit of $5,110 and silver briefly flirted with $112 per ounce earlier this week, the

Gold and silver exchange-traded funds (ETFs) can be a great way to dollar-cost average into precious metals.

Spot gold prices gained more than 3%, climbing to a new high of $5,595 per troy ounce, while silver prices touched a new high of $120.44.

Silver prices are blasting higher as demand far outpaces supply, and First Majestic is one company that could ride this wave higher.

The iShares Silver Trust (NYSE: SLV) is trading just shy of its all-time high Wednesday morning as spot silver trades above $110 an ounce.

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As of January 27, 2026, the financial world is witnessing a historic realignment that few saw coming eighteen months ago: silver has officially decoupled from its reputation as a "poor man's gold" to become the most sought-after industrial commodity of the artificial intelligence era. Last week, on January 23, the

Citi analysts believe that the rally is being driven by strong physical and speculative demand, particularly from China, according to a Bloomberg report.

After massive gains, Silver and funds tracking it experienced significant volatility on Monday.

The silver market reached a fever pitch on Monday, January 26, 2026, as spot prices for the white metal shattered the psychological $100-per-ounce barrier, peaking at a historic high of $113.60. This vertical ascent marks a definitive turning point in the global commodities landscape, as silver—long considered the

These two ETFs offer different paths to gaining exposure to silver. Which path would you take?

iShares Silver Trust (NYSE:SLV) shares are surging Monday as silver prices break to all‑time highs, fueled by rising geopolitical tensions.

Hecla Mining expects slightly lower silver and gold output in 2026 due to weaker ore grades at key mines.

Silver futures for March 2026 deliveries surged 7.8% to $109.26 an ounce, while gold futures for February 2026 deliveries were trading 2.2% higher at $5,089 an ounce.

Markets are also watching for volatility from a potential U.S. action in Iran and the Federal Reserve’s first policy meeting for the year later this week.