Current price of silver as of Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026 - fortune.com

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Silver was quoted at $66.23/oz at 7 a.m. ET, down 5 cents on the day but still up more than $25 over the past 12 months. The piece says silver has gained more than 150% over the past year and is at its highest level in over a decade.

The article attributes the rally to tight supplies and robust demand from both industrial users and investors. It also frames silver as an inflation hedge and notes its greater volatility versus gold because of industrial exposure, with solar equipment and healthcare devices cited as demand drivers.