Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
COMEX Silver First Notice Day April 30: What to Watch
The COMEX May 2026 silver contract hits First Notice Day on April 30 — the same morning as Q1 GDP data and one day after the Fed decision. With the coverage ratio below the 15% stress threshold for six straight months, here’s what to watch.
Why Chinese Silver Imports Hit a Record in 2026
China’s silver imports hit 173% above the 10-year seasonal average in March 2026 — a record. Two unrelated buyer groups drove it at the same time: retail investors priced out of gold, and solar manufacturers racing a policy deadline.
Silver Price Forecast 2026-2027: The bull case and bear case laid out
Silver surged 147% in 2025 and hit an all-time high of $121/oz in January 2026. But what comes next? This analysis breaks down the bull and bear case for silver prices in 2026–2027 — covering supply deficits, industrial demand, Fed policy, and institutional forecasts from J.P. Morgan, Commerzbank, and more — so you can make a more informed decision about your precious metals strategy.
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.
Why the World Needs More Silver Than It Can Mine
Silver isn’t just a monetary metal anymore. Industrial demand from solar panels, electric vehicles, and AI data centers hit record highs in 2024 — and supply can’t keep up. Here’s what the data shows.
Why Silver Prices Are Rising — And What Comes Next
Silver’s surge past $90 isn’t a fluke. A worsening supply deficit, rising sovereign demand, and major monetary shifts are driving powerful momentum into 2026.
