Why Is Silver Demand Tied to AI Data Centers?

Most coverage of silver’s 2026 rally blames the Fed and the dollar. A quieter demand story has been building for less than two years: AI data centers now need silver for their power systems, layering onto an already six-year supply deficit.
Gold/Silver Ratio Hits 61.1 — Silver’s Turn to Run

Silver is outpacing gold for the second straight day as the gold/silver ratio compresses to 61.1. With a six-year supply deficit, stagflation signals, and central bank buying accelerating, silver’s structural case is finally finding its moment.
