Silver falls 2.55% to near $76.09 as firmer dollar and oil volatility weigh

Spot silver traded near $76.085 an ounce on May 26, 2026, down 2.55% on the session, according to Kitco. Kitco attributed the drop to a firmer US dollar and renewed oil volatility, which offset support from lower Treasury yields. The oil swings were linked to US strikes on Iranian targets that raised doubts about a fragile ceasefire.

• Spot silver near $76.085 an ounce, down 2.55%
• Drivers: firmer US dollar and renewed oil volatility
• Lower Treasury yields gave partial support