What the Silver-to-CPI Ratio Reveals That Spot Price Hides

Silver hit a nominal all-time high of $121.64 in January 2026 — yet the silver-to-CPI ratio tells a different story. Adjusted for inflation, silver remains well below its 1980 peak and barely above its 2011 cycle high. Here’s what the ratio reveals that spot price alone never can.
Is There a Silver Shortage in 2026? The Data Is Alarming

A year ago, Mike Maloney and Alan Hibbard warned that the U.S. silver stockpile was gone and an explosion was coming. Silver hit $121/oz. COMEX vaults are still draining. Here’s what the data shows about the 2026 silver shortage — and whether the move is finished.
