Silver Price Drop
Silver and Base Metals Plummet as 'Perfect Storm' of Margin Hikes and Geopolitical Thaw Ends Historic Rally
The global commodities market witnessed a dramatic reversal on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, as silver and other critical metals retreated sharply from their multi-year highs. Silver, which had been the star performer of 2025, led the decline, falling from an intraday high of nearly $84 per ounce toward the $76.