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Silver (SI=F) September futures opened at $60.01 per ounce on Thursday, July 23, 2026, down 0.5% from Wednesday's closing price. The silver price moved lower this morning, reaching $58.42 as of 8:40 a.m. ET.
Silver opened just above $60 on Thursday for the first time since July 10. The metal has gained 7.3% over the past week as investors weigh inflation concerns against safe-haven demand.
The gold/silver ratio at the open was 67.9, which is in line with the average since 2000. The ratio calculates how many ounces of silver it takes to purchase one ounce of gold. Investors use it as an indicator of each metal's relative value. A ratio value above 75 could signal that silver is undervalued and positioned for higher performance.
The opening price of silver futures on Thursday, July 23, 2026, was 0.5% lower compared to Wednesday's closing price. Here's how today's opening silver price has changed versus last week, month, and year:

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