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Silver prices pull back slightly but remain over $68

Silver September futures opened at $68.63 per ounce on 26 August 2026, down 0.1% from the previous close. The price remained steady at $68.62 as of 8:10 a.m. ET, maintaining a 17% month-over-month gain. Markets are currently in a holding pattern while awaiting the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index and a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at Jackson Hole, which are expected to provide insights into inflation trends and future Federal Reserve actions.

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Why this event matters

Silver September futures have stabilised near $68.60 per ounce, retaining a 17% month-over-month gain despite a slight 0.1% dip from the previous close. The market is currently in a holding pattern as investors await the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index and a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh at the Jackson Hole symposium. These events are expected to provide critical insights into inflation trends and future Federal Reserve monetary policy actions.

event-brief

Silver prices pull back slightly but remain over $68

Silver September futures have stabilised near $68.60 per ounce, retaining a 17% month-over-month gain despite a slight 0.1% dip from the previous close. The market is currently in a holding pattern as investors await the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Pric

Reporting trail
Yahoo Finance | https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/investing/article/silver-price-today-wednesday-august-26-2026-silver-prices-hold-notching-a-17-monthly-gain-121703294.html | published 2026-08-26T12:17:03.000Z | primary sourceYahoo Finance | https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/investing/article/silver-prices-today-tuesday-august-25-2026-silver-prices-pull-back-slightly-but-remain-over-68-121558361.html | published 2026-08-25T12:15:58.000Z | primary source

Fact cards

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Silver prices pull back slightly but remain over $68: key people and institutions

Key entities: Silver, Yahoo Finance, Kevin Warsh, Federal Reserve, Jackson Hole.

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Silver prices pull back slightly but remain over $68: key questions

What is the current price of silver? Silver September futures are trading at approximately $68.62 per ounce. How much has silver increased this month? Silver has recorded a 17% month-over-month gain. What data is the market waiting for? Investors are awaiting the release of the P

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Silver prices pull back slightly but remain over $68: reporting sources

Yahoo Finance | https://finance.yahoo.com/personal-finance/investing/article/silver-price-today-wednesday-august-26-2026-silver-prices-hold-notching-a-17-monthly-gain-121703294.html | published 2026-08-26T12:17:03.000Z | primary source | Yahoo Finance | https://finance.yahoo.com/

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Silver prices pull back slightly but remain over $68: timeline

2026-08-25: Silver futures closed slightly lower, setting the stage for the current holding pattern. 2026-08-26: Silver September futures opened at $68.63 per ounce, down 0.1% from the previous close. 2026-08-26: Price held steady at $68.62 as of 8:10 a.m. ET, maintaining a 17% m

Timeline

2026-08-25

Silver futures closed slightly lower, setting the stage for the current holding pattern.

2026-08-26

Silver September futures opened at $68.63 per ounce, down 0.1% from the previous close.

2026-08-26

Price held steady at $68.62 as of 8:10 a.m. ET, maintaining a 17% monthly gain.

2026-08-27

Federal Reserve’s annual Jackson Hole symposium scheduled to commence.

FAQ

What is the current price of silver?

Silver September futures are trading at approximately $68.62 per ounce.

How much has silver increased this month?

Silver has recorded a 17% month-over-month gain.

What data is the market waiting for?

Investors are awaiting the release of the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Price Index and a speech by Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh.

What are economists expecting for the PCE data?

Economists expect headline PCE to rise 0.1% in July and 3.6% over the past 12 months.