Silver Prices Fall as Rate Hike Expectations Rise The latest price action in silver has all the hallmarks of a commodities market story: a volatile reaction to shifting expectations about monetary policy.
As the Federal Reserve continues to tighten its grip on inflation, investors are bracing themselves for higher interest rates, and the precious metal is feeling the pinch.
Silver prices have declined steadily since last week's start, with the December futures contract opening at $66. 80 per ounce on Monday, August 31, 2026 – a 1. 4% drop from Friday's closing price.