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Silver Leads Metals Higher on Hormuz Optimism Easing Oil Premium

8/5/2026 · Kitco News

Silver prices rallied 2.39% to $59.45 an ounce, outpacing gold which gained 0.57% to $4,077.70. Falling oil prices amid Strait of Hormuz progress cut the risk premium and eased yields, aiding metals despite the Fed's divided but hawkish hold.

Source: Kitco News