Silver Surpasses $79/Ounce Record Amid Supply Crunch and Surging Demand

The silver price surged past $79 per ounce for the first time ever on Friday, driven by tight supplies, industrial demand from solar panels, retail hoarding, and U.S. designation as a critical mineral in 2025, outpacing gold's gains with a 150% year-to-date rise. Silver year-to-date gains exceed 150%, far surpassing gold's 70% increase amid supply [...]