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.

The Silver Awakening: Why Silver Prices Are Soaring and What’s Next

Silver is making headlines once again, breaking through barriers that have held it down for years. Recently, silver hit a remarkable 14-year high, closing at an impressive $39.33 per ounce. Many investors are now asking the critical question: What’s driving this surge, and can it continue? There’s a few major factors:  Physical Demand Skyrocketing: On the COMEX, deliveries of physical silver are surging to nearly 2 million ounces per day — matching global daily production. This unprecedented demand underscores a looming supply squeeze as industries, investors, and short-sellers compete fiercely for limited resources.  Critically Low Inventories: London Bullion Market Association […]