Current price of silver as of Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 - Fortune

AI desk brief

Silver was quoted at $64.31/oz at 8 a.m. ET, down 35c on the day but still more than $22.50 higher than a year ago, with the article framing the move as part of a broader 150%+ rally over the past year. It attributes the strength to limited supply and rising industrial and investment demand, while noting silver’s higher volatility versus gold because of its industrial uses.

The piece also highlights that the current price reflects strong buying pressure, though real-world purchases typically trade at premiums to spot because of markups, shipping, and insurance. It is broadly constructive for silver near term, with the author citing continued uptrend potential and possible new all-time highs.