Can Silver Reach $200 in 2026? The Answer Might Shock You.

Silver is a precious metal, but unlike its close sibling, gold, it is used extensively in industrial applications, which absorb almost half of all available supply each year.Silver surged by a whopping 144% during 2025, partly because investors piled into precious metals to hedge against rising political and economic uncertainty. However, silver's gains were also fueled by fears of a supply shortage after China revealed plans to restrict its exports of the shiny metal starting Jan. 1, 2026.Silver recently hit a peak of around $120 per ounce, marking the first time in history that it crossed the $100 milestone. However, it has since declined by 36% and is trading at $77 as I write this. Could this be the ultimate buying opportunity ahead of another bullish run, potentially to the $200 milestone this year? The answer might surprise you.Continue readingWeiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool Weiter zum vollständigen Artikel bei MotleyFool