Silver's Historic Rally Echoes 1980 Hunt Brothers Saga

Gold and Silver Retreat From Highs as Investors Lock in Gains

Gold steadied after falling below $4,000 an ounce in the previous session, while silver extended losses as investors took profits following a rally that sent prices to the highest since 1980.

Silver's Historic Rally Echoes 1980 Hunt Brothers Saga

The last few months have seen gold soar to record highs above $4,000 amid the so-called “debasement trade,” with investors flocking to the perceived safety of alternates while pulling away from major currencies. It’s a monetary regime change – if market participants are trading anything it’s getting rid of a fiat currency (“it’s the denominator, stupid”) for a store of value – and we’re seeing it in spades with Bitcoin and gold: However, quietly…

Silver Prices Spike as Gold Nears $4,000 Investors Urged to Review Holdings

Silver has exploded to its highest price in history, mirroring gold's meteoric rise past $4,000 (£3,300) per ounce and sparking a wave of both excitement and anxiety in global markets. The rally has shaken traditional investors and triggered panic among insiders who warn that the surge, driven by geopolitical tensions and inflation fears, could soon overheat. Record-Setting Rally Spot silver prices climbed beyond $49 (£40) per ounce in early Oct…

Peter Schiff warns Silver bears of a ‘massive short squeeze’

Silver broke the $50 barrier for the first time in nearly half a century, trading at a new record high above $51 on Thursday, October 9. The last time the precious metal approached such levels was back in 1980, during the so-called Silver Thursday, which led to an intraday record of $50.36. Weighing in on the explosive rally, economist and financial strategist Peter Schiff warned that a massive short squeeze may send the price soaring even highe…

Precious Metal Rally: Silver Tops $51 in Historic Surge

Silver prices surged to a record high of $51.08 per troy ounce on Oct. 9, 2025, marking a 4.51% daily increase and surpassing the 1980 peak of $49.45 amid strong industrial and investment demand. Silver Hits Record $51 High Amid Surging Demand The rally capped a robust week for the metal, with prices climbing 6.5% […]