Silver Dips as Rate-Hike Bets Loom, Targeting the $65 Level

Silver futures opened around $67.28 per ounce on Sep 1, 2026, but slid to about $65.37 as markets priced in a possible rate increase later this month amid Fed policy signals and geopolitical risk; with silver not yielding interest, higher rates could cap gains, while a rally in oil adds inflationary pressure. The metal shows fluctuating momentum (about -3.2% week, +13.6% month, +71.9% year) and analysts differ on its path, with some forecasts calling for a move toward $80 by year-end 2026 and potentially $100 by 2030, though volatility remains driven by industrial demand and investor sentiment.