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Precious Metals 16 January 2026 - 24 January 2026

Silver breaks $100 as gold nears $5,000 — what’s driving the record precious-metals run

Silver breaks $100 as gold nears $5,000 — what’s driving the record precious-metals run

Spot silver jumped above $100 an ounce for the first time, closing at $100.94 late Friday. Gold neared $5,000, hitting a session high of $4,988.17, as investors sought safe havens amid geopolitical tensions and rate cut expectations. Platinum and palladium also surged, with platinum reaching a record $2,771.10. Tight supply and thin liquidity fueled sharp price swings across metals markets.
23 January 2026
Silver price surges toward $100 after record hit as Fed week looms

Silver price surges toward $100 after record hit as Fed week looms

Spot silver hit a record $99.34 an ounce in early Friday trading before easing to $97.85, as gold and platinum also reached new highs. The dollar index fell to a two-week low, down about 1% for the week. Traders expect the Federal Reserve to pause at its Jan. 27-28 meeting, with two rate cuts still forecast for 2026. Indian gold dealers reported strong investment demand ahead of the Feb. 1 budget.
23 January 2026
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Silver price pops back near record as US inflation data hits; silver stocks climb

Silver price pops back near record as US inflation data hits; silver stocks climb

Spot silver jumped 2.1% to $95.05 an ounce by late morning in New York, after hitting a record $95.87 earlier Tuesday. The surge followed President Trump’s retreat from Greenland-linked tariffs and fresh U.S. inflation data showing core PCE up 2.8% year-on-year. The dollar slipped ahead of key economic releases. Gold rose 0.6% to $4,860 an ounce.
22 January 2026
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Dow snaps back after Trump cools Greenland tariff threat; Asia rallies and gold slips from record

Dow snaps back after Trump cools Greenland tariff threat; Asia rallies and gold slips from record

Wall Street posted its strongest session in two months Wednesday after President Trump dropped tariff threats linked to Greenland, sending the S&P 500 up 1.16% and the Dow higher by 588 points. Asian markets followed, with South Korea’s Kospi briefly topping 5,000. Gold retreated from record highs as volatility eased. European shares and the euro also gained as investors awaited central bank decisions and key earnings.
22 January 2026
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Gold slips from record highs as Trump cools Greenland threats; Kuwait gold rates stay near peaks

Gold slips from record highs as Trump cools Greenland threats; Kuwait gold rates stay near peaks

Gold fell 0.8% to $4,796.75 an ounce Thursday after hitting a record $4,887.82, as eased geopolitical tensions cut demand. Kuwait’s 24-carat retail gold rate held at 47.92 dinars per gram. Goldman Sachs raised its 2026 gold forecast to $5,400 an ounce. In India, dealers charged up to $112 an ounce premium amid supply concerns and speculation over higher import duties.
22 January 2026
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Silver price today: XAG/USD slips from record run as SLV falls in New York trade

Silver price today: XAG/USD slips from record run as SLV falls in New York trade

Spot silver dropped 1.4% to $93.25 an ounce Wednesday, retreating after a recent rally toward $100. Gold surged past $4,800 an ounce for the first time, while platinum hit a record high. The Cboe Volatility Index reached an eight-week peak amid geopolitical tensions and swings in currency and bond markets. In India, silver premiums jumped to $8 an ounce as traders anticipated possible import duty hikes.
21 January 2026
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Gold price jumps past $4,800 as India MCX futures hit ₹1.58 lakh; silver sets fresh record

Gold price jumps past $4,800 as India MCX futures hit ₹1.58 lakh; silver sets fresh record

India’s MCX gold futures hit a record ₹1,58,339 per 10 grams Wednesday, while spot gold surged to $4,887.82 an ounce as investors sought safe havens amid US-Europe tensions over Greenland. Silver futures in India reached ₹3,35,521 per kg. Physical-market gold premiums in India jumped above $100 an ounce on speculation of an import-duty hike before the Feb. 1 budget.
21 January 2026
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Silver price today: Silver sticks near $95 after record as Davos risk keeps buyers on edge

Silver price today: Silver sticks near $95 after record as Davos risk keeps buyers on edge

Spot silver rose 0.5% to $95.04 an ounce in early Wednesday trading, just below Tuesday’s record high. The U.S.-Europe Greenland dispute and a weaker dollar fueled safe-haven demand. iShares Silver Trust surged 5.39% Tuesday, with trading volume above 100 million shares. Pan American Silver reported 2025 output above guidance and set a 2026 production target of up to 27 million ounces.
21 January 2026
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Silver price today: MCX silver crosses Rs 3 lakh/kg as gold hits record after Trump tariff threat

Silver price today: MCX silver crosses Rs 3 lakh/kg as gold hits record after Trump tariff threat

MCX March silver futures hit a record Rs 3,01,315 per kg in Mumbai on Monday, while February gold climbed to Rs 1,45,500 per 10 grams. Spot gold hovered just under $4,700 an ounce, with silver near $94 after setting fresh highs. Analysts warn of ongoing volatility as tariff threats and dollar moves shape trading. Physical gold buying in India remains weak despite the surge.
20 January 2026
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Silver price rockets to record near $94 as Trump tariff threat jolts markets

Silver price rockets to record near $94 as Trump tariff threat jolts markets

Spot silver jumped 4.4% to a record $94.10 an ounce Monday as investors sought safety after President Trump threatened new tariffs over the Greenland dispute. Gold also hit a record, rising 1.6% to $4,669.69. U.S. markets were closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, leaving global commodity prices to set the tone. Trump’s tariffs on several European countries are set to begin Feb. 1.
19 January 2026
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Silver Near Rs 3 Lakh/kg as Gold Slips in Delhi, Mumbai — What’s Driving India’s Bullion Swing

Silver Near Rs 3 Lakh/kg as Gold Slips in Delhi, Mumbai — What’s Driving India’s Bullion Swing

Silver prices in India hovered near record highs Saturday, with MCX March futures around 289,300 rupees per kg and spot rates in Rampur at 288,176 rupees. Gold slipped in major cities, trading near 143,400 rupees per 10 grams. Dealers report weak retail demand due to high prices, while global bullion retreated on profit-taking and easing geopolitical tensions.
18 January 2026
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Silver price today: record rally pauses as spot slips back under $90

Silver price today: record rally pauses as spot slips back under $90

Silver fell 2.9% to $89.65 an ounce Friday as traders took profits after a record surge and easing Middle East tensions. Retail investors poured nearly $922 million into silver-backed ETFs over the past month. The rally has strained industrial users, with some buyers expected to cut demand or seek alternatives. U.S. markets close Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with key inflation data due Jan. 22.
16 January 2026
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