Silver Price Today at 5:01 (December 24, 2025): XAG/USD Holds Near $72 After Record High as Forecasts Eye $75—and Beyond
Spot silver hit a record $72.70 per ounce on December 24 before easing to around $71.94, up 0.7% for the day, according to Reuters. The metal’s year-to-date gain stands near 149%, outpacing gold in 2025. Trading was volatile amid thin holiday volume and profit-taking. U.S. rate cuts, a weaker dollar, and geopolitical tensions supported prices.