Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Retail investors are significantly increasing their investments in silver, with a record $171 million flowing into the iShares Silver Trust, indicating a strong interest in the metal amidst its recent price surge.
Prices for gold, silver and platinum have surged to record levels, and individual investors are celebrating. The pros? Not so much.
Wall Street is still forecasting gains for metals despite the sharp selloff.
Precious metal futures settled higher for the day after briefly dipping earlier in the session.
The boom in the precious metal, interrupted by Friday’s plunge, fueled a frenzy among refiners and caused major pain for companies that need the stuff.
