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.