Silver Price Slips to $68.73 Amid Ongoing Volatility

The price of silver has taken a slight hit as of August 26, 2026, at 8:05 a.m. ET, settling at $68.73 per ounce after a 1.09% decline from its previous close of $69.49.

This drop marks the second consecutive day of losses for silver, following a 9.12% increase in the last week and a 14.55% gain over the past month.

Looking at historical data, silver's price has risen by 78.14% over the past 12 months, from $38.58 per ounce on August 26, 2025. It is currently trading 41.45% below its 52-week high of $117.39 and 77.89% above its 52-week low of $38.64.

Silver prices are influenced by various factors, including inflation expectations, central bank policy, global economic conditions, investor demand, currency strength, and physical and industrial demand.