Silver beats gold in 2026: What’s driving the surge? | Trending commodity picks | EP 98

Tue May 19 2026

Silver is outperforming gold in 2026, with prices surging over 20% this year compared to gold’s 9% rise. The gold-to-silver ratio has dropped sharply, signalling a major shift in the bullion market. Driven by strong industrial demand and persistent supply deficits, silver is gaining an edge over gold.

Analysts are now closely watching key levels in the ratio to assess whether this trend marks a structural shift or a temporary spike. Here’s what’s driving silver’s rally and what lies ahead. Watch our video to know more.

Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/