silver spot – As of 12:05 p.m. ET on June 4, 2026, silver’s spot price fell to $73.90 per ounce, down 1.17% from the previous close. Despite the drop, prices are still more than double a year ago.
For investors watching silver closely, the day’s movement started with a simple number—and a retreat. As of June 4, 2026, at 12:05 p.m. ET, the spot price of silver stood at $73.90 per ounce.
That figure marked a decline of 1.17%, a drop of $0.88 from the previous close of $74.77.
Over the longer view, the picture is still dramatically higher than it was a year ago. One year earlier, silver traded at $34.55 per ounce—meaning prices have risen 113.88% over the past 12 months.
This week’s trading range also frames how much room there has been to move. The 52-week low is $34.51, while the 52-week high is $117.39. Silver is currently trading 37.05% below its 52-week high, yet remains 114.14% above its 52-week low.
A quick comparison with recent points shows the day’s pullback unfolding inside a broader bounce. A week ago, silver traded at $74.49 per ounce, and it is down 0.80% since then. A month ago, the price was $72.85 per ounce, and it is up 1.44% over that period.
Behind the day-to-day swings, silver tends to react to a familiar set of forces: inflation expectations, central bank policy, global economic conditions, and investor demand. Currency strength—particularly the U.S. dollar—can weigh on prices, while physical and industrial demand can lift them.
For readers trying to interpret what they’re seeing on market screens. the ticker XAG/USD is the spot price of silver quoted in U.S. dollars. XAG corresponds to one troy ounce of silver, and USD is the U.S. dollar; the price shows how many dollars are needed to buy one ounce. Silver spot prices are typically quoted per troy ounce, which is slightly heavier than a standard ounce. Those spot prices track real-time trading and help set benchmarks used by futures contracts, ETFs, and retail bullion pricing.
When it comes to putting money to work, there are multiple routes—each with its own tradeoffs. Investors can buy physical coins or bars, purchase ETFs that track silver’s price, or invest in mining stocks. Costs. storage needs. and risk tolerance can matter. and retail coin and bar prices often include premiums above the spot price.
Commodity and metals markets also move fast. with prices subject to rapid. unpredictable changes tied to factors including supply and demand. weather. and geopolitical events. Past performance is not indicative of future results, and trading commodities, futures, and options involves substantial risk of loss.
Prices in the report were generated automatically using live market data from Alpha Vantage.
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Silver at $73.90 still seems insane like how is it double from last year? I’m scared to look at my “safe” investment.
Wait so it’s down 1.17% but still way up? Sounds like it’s just doing whatever the dollar does. Dollar up = silver down, right? Kinda wish it would pick a direction.