Silver experienced a dramatic price plunge in 2026, falling from an all-time high to nearly $60 per ounce. This volatility stemmed from macroeconomic pressures and speculative unwinding, not fundamental weakness. Despite its diminished safe-haven status, strong industrial demand, particularly in green tech, and persistent supply deficits offer long-term support.
US stocks today: S&P 500 ends down as AI worries hit chipmakers
U.S. markets closed lower as chip stocks declined on concerns the AI-driven rally may be overstretched. Losses in Micron and other semiconductor firms weighed on
July 7, 2026