Silver Price Today, Thursday, September 3, 2026: Silver Rises After Short-Lived Airstrikes
Key Takeaways
- •Silver December futures opened at $66.17 per ounce on September 3, 2026, up 1.1% from Wednesday's close, and traded at $66.21 by 7:05 a.m. ET.
- •President Trump's comments that the U.S. attack on Iran would be brief supported silver's rise, as the metal is viewed as a safe-haven asset.
- •Silver gained nearly 15% in August and is up roughly 61% year over year, though it sits 4.7% below its price one week ago.
- •Silver's year-over-year growth peaked at 173.3% on May 14 before easing as prices pulled back from earlier highs.
- •Silver's demand differs from gold's because it also serves industrial uses in solar panels, electronics, and manufacturing.
Silver (SI=F) December futures opened at $66.17 per ounce on Thursday, September 3, 2026, up 1.1% from Wednesday's closing price. The metal has held steady in early trading, reaching $66.21 as of 7:05 a.m. ET.
President Trump's comments yesterday that the U.S.'s "very heavy attack" on Iran wouldn't last too long gave silver prices room to move upward on Thursday. Silver, like gold, is often viewed as a safe-haven asset, and geopolitical tensions involving major oil-producing regions have historically coincided with increased attention to precious metals as investors weigh uncertainty in broader markets.
The stronger open put silver back in line with Monday's opening value. Both gold and silver posted a strong August, with silver up nearly 15% month over month. Compared with a year earlier, silver prices are up nearly 61%. Silver's rally over the past year has come alongside its dual role as both a monetary hedge and an industrial commodity: the metal is used in solar panels, electronics, and other manufacturing applications, which distinguishes its demand profile from gold's.
Current price of silver
The opening price of silver futures on Thursday, September 3, 2026, was 1.1% higher than Wednesday's close. Here's how today's opening silver price compares with last week, last month, and last year:
- One week ago: -4.7%
- One month ago: +14.7%
- One year ago: +60.8%
For context, silver's year-over-year growth stood at 173.3% on May 14. The decline in that year-over-year figure since May reflects silver's pullback from earlier highs, including the recent dip that left prices down 4.7% from a week ago.
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Price of silver chart
Silver's price movement so far this year can be followed via the SI=F quote on Yahoo Finance.
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