Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD surges to near $69.00 amid heightened volatility

Published Aug 20, 2026 10:37 PM Last refreshed Aug 20, 2026 11:01 PM Source: EODHD Event Time: Aug 20, 2026 10:37 PM

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Silver Price Forecast: XAG/USD surges to near $69.00 amid heightened volatility

Source: EODHD - https://www.fxstreet.com/news/silver-price-forecast-xag-usd-surges-to-near-6900-amid-heightened-volatility-202608210237
Published: Aug 20, 2026 10:37 PM

Silver price (XAG/USD) extends its gains for the third successive day, trading around $68.70 per troy ounce during the Asian hours on Friday. Silver prices rise as investors turn to safe-haven metals amid heightened volatility across global currency and bond markets.

Market context: This update is relevant to silver traders, with XAGUSD as the primary instrument to monitor for follow-through, trend continuation, or headline volatility.

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