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A $10,000 investment in silver made near its 1980 peak would be worth only about $13,000 today, underscoring weak long-term returns.
Spot silver reached $60 per ounce for the first time ever, propelled by tight supplies and growing demand. The surge is drawing fresh scrutiny as supply shortages, rising industrial demand, and speculative flows reshape silver’s traditional role.
Deutsche Bank increased its 2026 gold price forecast to $4,450 per ounce, citing stronger investor flows and persistent central-bank buying that continue to tighten supply.
Gold suffered its worst single-day drop in 12 years, tumbling more than 6% amid profit-taking and a firmer dollar. Still, the long-term outlook remains bullish thanks to central bank buying and inflation hedging.
Spot silver prices surged past $49 per ounce on Wednesday, reaching levels not seen since April 2011 and renewed interest in precious metals markets.