Silver Price Forecast: Why Silver Just Fell Below $80 — and What Happens Next
Spot silver fell 5.9% to $78.53 an ounce Friday, dropping below $80 as rising oil prices stoked inflation fears and boosted the dollar. U.S. rate-cut expectations faded, pressuring non-yielding metals. LBMA analysts forecast a $79.57 average for 2026, while HSBC projects $75. Brent crude rose 6.2% this week, trading above $106 a barrel.