The price of gold and silver just hit another record. This time, the reason is different—and worrisome

One thing has become reliable over the past year of worldwide uncertainty: the price of gold and silver has continued to rise. Most Read from Fast Company The precious metals reached record highs again in the early hours of Wednesday. Silver hit over $91 per ounce, more than a 26% increase year-to-date and a 201% increase over the last 12 months. Silver had reached more than $90 for the first time on Tuesday. Meanwhile, gold rose this morning to more than $4,637 an ounce—up more than 7% in 2026 and ove ...