The Economic Times

Why silver prices are up nearly 50% in January: Is silver overpriced or being structurally repriced and is it still a good time to invest?

Silver prices are up nearly 53% in January 2026, recently hitting a historic $118 peak. This white metal rally is a structural repricing. A five-year supply deficit and exploding demand for AI data centers, EVs, and solar energy are driving the surge. While technically overbought, analysts target $150 as silver outshines gold. However, sharp volatility raises questions about near-term overheating and investment timing.