Silver can play a critical role in a diversified portfolio. Here's how much it costs per ounce right now.

Silver price and gold price today: Silver has crossed $90 an ounce for the first time. Gold is also near its record high. This rally is driven by expected US rate cuts and global political pressures.

Record gold prices, climbing oil, and rising base metals reflect safe-haven demand, geopolitical tensions over Greenland, and a weaker US dollar.

The price of silver has been surging, but is it too late to get invested? Here's what some experts recommend.

Spot gold hit a peak of $4,641.29 per ounce, taking its year-to-date gains to 6%. Silver, meanwhile, continues to outpace gold, up more than 14% on the year after soaring to a record $92.23 per ounce.

Investing.com - Berenberg has upgraded Umicore SA (EBR:UMI) to Buy from Hold and raised its price target to EUR23.50 from EUR20.00, citing the company’s strong correlation with precious metals prices and decreasing reliance on battery materials.

Metals Focus also expects the palladium price to continue an upward trajectory, at least through the early months of 2026, with the metal possibly retesting $2,000 per ounce before moderating later in the year.

An in-depth look at the leading precious metals ETFs in the U.S. stock market this year. Here's what you need to know.

If you're adding precious metals to your portfolio this year, there are a few, in particular, worth considering.