Current price of silver as of Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026 - Fortune

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Silver was quoted at $56.88/oz at 8:15 a.m. ET on Tuesday, up 67 cents on the day and more than $4.50 year over year. The piece says silver has climbed more than 150% over the past year, with constrained supply and rising industrial demand from renewables and electronics cited as key supports.

It also notes silver’s higher volatility versus gold and argues that inflation concerns and broader precious-metals demand could keep investor interest elevated. The article frames current levels as near decade highs and suggests further upside is possible if industrial demand stays firm.