Silver strengthened above $65.5 per ounce on Friday, hovering near record levels, supported by the ongoing debasement trade and strong underlying fundamentals. The metal is on track for a fourth consecutive weekly gain and is up more than 120% year-to-date. Investor demand for silver and other precious metals has surged this year as falling interest rates, rising fiscal concerns and broader economic uncertainty drove a search for safe havens and higher-return assets. This trend has been reflected in record inflows from both institutional and retail investors into silver exchange-traded funds. Additional support has come from robust industrial demand, particularly from the rapidly expanding solar, electric vehicle and data center sectors. On the supply side, silver has faced a squeeze in the London market this year, with tight conditions expected to persist through 2026.
