Silver fell more than 5% to $72 per ounce on Wednesday, pulling back sharply from gains as investors cashed in on year-end profits. The metal recorded a notable rally in 2025, briefly exceeding $80 per ounce, underpinned by constrained supply and low inventories. Over the year, silver emerged as one of the strongest performing commodities, appreciating 162% and outperforming most major stock indices and currencies. Looking ahead, analysts anticipate that silver will continue to benefit from robust industrial and investment demand, particularly in the event of a decline in US interest rates in 2026. Tim Waterer, chief market analyst at KCM Trade, observed that both retail and institutional interest in metals remains robust, and that structural factors, including strategic significance and supply constraints, are expected to support the market despite short-term retracements.
