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Silver price update

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The gist

Silver trades near $62.96 per troy ounce on Aug 19, 2026, down 0.55%. Investors watch if it holds above key support for a potential rebound.

Background

Silver prices have been volatile recently, influenced by interest-rate expectations, bond yields, the dollar, and geopolitical risks. On August 19, 2026, silver was trading near $62.96 per troy ounce, down 0.55% during the session, while remaining above the 20-day EMA at $62.35. The metal has seen significant gains this year, with some reports noting a rise of over 120% year-to-date.

How it unfolded

  1. Aug 17, 2026Silver prices in India held at ₹2.50 lakh per kg, with global cues like interest-rate expectations and geopolitical risks driving the market.
  2. Aug 19, 2026Silver traded near $62.96 per troy ounce, down 0.55% during the session, but remained above the 20-day EMA at $62.35. Gold and silver jumped 1.9% and 2.7% respectively before the Fed's minutes.
  3. Aug 20, 2026Technical analysts noted silver was retracing toward the breakout zone from a descending triangle, viewing it as a potential buying opportunity rather than a reversal, with support at 220,000 on MCX.
  4. Aug 21, 2026In India, silver rates varied across cities: Mumbai ₹2,43,960 per kg, Delhi ₹2,43,540, Chennai ₹2,44,670, Hyderabad ₹2,44,350, Bengaluru ₹2,44,160, Kolkata ₹2,43,640. Internationally, spot silver advanced 0.1% to $68.16 an ounce.

Who’s saying what

Analysts
Silver's pullback is a healthy retest of the breakout, and the bullish case remains intact as long as prices hold above key support.
Caution
Some market commentary framed gold and silver as 'sliding' due to rising Treasury yields and an AI-driven equity selloff, suggesting potential headwinds.

Still unverified

The claim that silver has risen over 120% YTD is from a promotional source and may not be verified.

Sources

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