Silver Futures News - May 2026
Silver Sinks Below $77 as US Strikes Iran, Spurring Rate Fears
The U.S. military launched defensive strikes against missile sites and mine-laying vessels in southern Iran on May 26, 2026. This sudden escalation occurred...
Silver's $78 Surge on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Hopes: Safe Haven Rally or a Trap Waiting to Snap Back?
Reports emerged that silver vaulted nearly 4% to around $78 per ounce as optimism over a potential 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement swept through global...
Silver surges 4% to $78, following U.S.-Iran ceasefire progress
Global silver prices surged nearly 4% to trade around $78 per ounce. Optimism over a potential 60-day U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement boosted global market...
Silver Surges to $78.50, Driven by US-Iran Peace Hopes and Falling Oil
Silver prices climbed approximately 3.9% to near $78.50 per ounce on Monday. Investor optimism regarding a potential U.S.-Iran peace agreement fueled the...
Fed Signals Rate Hike Openness, Pressuring Silver
Federal Reserve minutes from the late April meeting revealed officials are open to raising interest rates. [5] Policymakers cited inflation concerns stoked by...
India Restricts Silver Imports: Can the World's Brightest Metal Recover From Losing Its Biggest Buyer?
India Puts Silver Behind a Wall — But Can Paperwork Really Cool a $12 Billion Import Habit? Silver futures tumbled to $75.00, down roughly 12% from last...
Silver Futures Sink 9% to $77, Hit by Dollar and Yield Surge
Silver May 2026 futures (SI=F) dropped 9.13% to close at $77.16 on May 15, 2026. This decline extends a two-day retreat from the May 13 peak of $88.89. Prices...
🔴 Silver plunges 10% as hot U.S. inflation data, strong dollar hammer precious metals
SI=F is trading 9.8% down at $76.59 as hotter-than-expected U.S. inflation data and a strengthening dollar triggered a broad sell-off in precious metals. •...
Fed Transition Begins as Warsh Succeeds Powell, Stirring Silver Markets
Jerome Powell’s term as Federal Reserve Chair officially ends on May 15, 2026. Kevin Warsh is expected to assume leadership of the central bank. This...
India Hikes Silver Duty to 15%, Triggering Domestic Price Surge
The Indian government increased the import duty on silver and gold from 6% to 15%. The new rates became effective at midnight. This measure targets a...