
On the Comex exchange, which is part of the New York Mercantile Exchange, silver prices have surpassed the $75 mark per troy ounce. This information became known following the trading results.
On the morning of December 26, the price of the March silver futures increased by 4.25 percent, reaching $74.73 per ounce. During trading, contracts peaked at $75.22, marking a historical record for this metal.
As reported by Reuters, since 2025, the price of silver has risen by 142 percent. This is attributed to supply shortages, increasing industrial demand, and significant investments. Investors are actively buying silver in search of safe assets amid global economic instability and declining interest rates.