Silver price today: SLV pops 2% as spot silver ends higher near $72 — here’s what’s next
NEW YORK, Jan 3, 2026, 12:22 ET — Market closed iShares Silver Trust (SLV), a silver-backed exchange-traded fund that trades like a stock, rose 2.06% on Friday to close at $65.75. The fund was last quoted at $66.38 in after-hours trading. StockAnalysis The move matters because silver is trying to extend a record run from 2025 into the new year, even as investors recalibrate expectations for U.S. interest rates. Rate expectations can move the dollar and bond yields, two key drivers for precious metals. Silver is also prone to sharp swings early in the year as big funds rebalance positions