Silver Price Nears $79 as Record 2025 Rally Pulls in Retail Investors and Shakes Up Global Metals Markets
Silver surged 9% to a record $78.53 per ounce on December 26, 2025, briefly approaching $79 in thin post-holiday trading. Gold also hit an all-time high at $4,549.71 per ounce. Silver’s year-to-date gain reached about 167%, far outpacing gold’s 72% rise. Analysts cite tight supply, strong industrial demand, and increased retail buying as key drivers.