Silver Price Today: Silver Rises 3.87% on August 06, 2026
The spot price of silver rose by 2.92% to $61.18 per ounce on August 6, 2026. The article provides historical context, noting a 61.85% increase over the past year.
Why it matters
Silver price volatility affects industrial manufacturing costs and investor portfolios, serving as a key economic indicator.
Hear this story How much is silver per ounce today? As of Aug. 6, 2026, at 12:05 p.m. ET, the spot price of silver was $61.18 per ounce, according to the latest market data. That's up 2.92%, a gain of $1.73 from the previous close of $59.45.
One year ago, silver traded at $37.80 per ounce, meaning prices have risen 61.85% over the past 12 months.
Silver is trading 47.88% below its 52-week high. It remains 63.71% above its 52-week low.
A week ago, silver traded at $58.08 per ounce. Prices are up 5.33% since then.
A month ago, silver traded at $61.81 per ounce. Prices are down 1.02% since then.
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