The Wall Street Journal: Silver Hits Historic $50 Mark as Investors Rush to Safety
Article by Giulia Petroni in The Wall Street Journal
Spot silver prices reached the historic $50 mark on Thursday, bolstered by gold’s record-breaking rally, growing investor demand for safe havens and persistent supply shortfalls.
In afternoon European trade, the precious metal rose 2.6% to $50.16 a troy ounce, a level not seen since 1980, while futures in New York traded at $48.33 an ounce.
Silver has advanced in tandem with gold this year, but at a much faster pace.
Spot silver has gained 73.5% so far in 2025, compared to spot gold’s 54% rise. Silver is also much cheaper than gold, attracting a broad range of investors seeking more affordable safe-haven assets, and is widely used in industry—from the manufacture of solar panels to AI semiconductors.
“Silver sits between gold and copper—part precious, part industrial,” said Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo Bank. “It reflects both ......