Silver prices today: SLV drops as CME margin increase leads to end-of-year adjustments
Silver Prices Plummet in Year-End Trading New York, December 31, 2025, 5:30 PM ET — After Hours Spot silver dropped nearly 7% to around $71 an ounce, marking a dramatic end-of-year fluctuation. iShares Silver Trust (SLV) saw a decrease of about 6.6%, and U.S.-listed silver mining stocks also faced declines. The CME Group has increased […]
Pharmaceutical companies plan to increase prices on 350 drugs in the US, even with pressure from President Trump.
Pharmaceutical companies are set to increase prices for at least 350 brand-name medications in the U.S., which includes vaccines for COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus, shingles, and the popular cancer treatment Ibrance. This information comes from healthcare research firm 3Axis Advisors, despite ongoing pressure from President Trump for price reductions. The number of drugs facing price […]
Gold and silver prices drop as CME increases margins for precious metals once more
Gold and Silver Prices Decline Amid Profit-Taking On Wednesday, gold and silver prices took a hit as investors decided to cash in on earlier gains after a remarkable annual performance. The CME Group, an exchange operator, also raised margin requirements on precious metals futures for the second time in a week, contributing to the market’s […]
Older adults give up on GLP-1 weight-loss medications due to expensive prices and side effects.
FDA Approves First GLP-1 Pill for Weight Loss This year, GLP-1 medications, which focus on weight management, have gained significant attention, yet there’s a noticeable trend among older Americans opting out. A study released in January 2025 analyzed over 125,000 individuals classified as overweight or obese. It revealed that around 47% of those with type […]
Silver Linings Playbook: A Guide to Safe Speculation Amid Record Silver Prices
It feels like just a moment ago I was discussing the iShares Silver Trust ETF (SLV) and its impressive price surge. That was a mere ten days ago, but clearly, it’s time for another update along with some new strategies. This is actually a tactic I used during the hectic holiday season when SLV saw […]
Citi Bike will raise prices for the fifth consecutive year
Citi Bike is set to raise its prices for the fifth consecutive year since the program’s launch in 2019. The proposed adjustments include a 41% hike in annual membership fees, bringing the cost to $239 starting January 28—this is the highest it’s been in six years. Casual cyclists will see their rates surge by a […]
Panel Amazed as Gas Prices Reach Lowest December Level in Five Years During Trump’s Time
Gas Prices Hit Five-Year Low in December On Tuesday, the panel on ABC News’ “Good Morning America” shared the news that gas prices in December are the lowest they’ve been in five years, based on insights from GasBuddy. According to a report released on Monday, average gasoline prices across the United States dropped for the […]
Rising AI demand for computer memory could raise your phone and laptop prices by as much as 30%
RAM Shortages Affecting Consumers A critical component of household appliances is facing significant shortages. Large AI data centers are consuming RAM at a faster rate than manufacturers can keep up with, which means higher costs for consumers. This situation is likely to lead to price increases on many electronic devices, with projections suggesting rises of […]
Gold and silver prices dropped on Monday following last week’s significant rise. Here’s the reason.
Important points CME Group’s move to adjust metals contracts has interrupted the recent surge in precious metals prices. New margin requirements mean traders must front more cash to speculate on metal prices. Gold and silver are still on track for their best annual returns since 1979. After a week of solid gains that pushed gold, […]
Elon Musk Shares Worries About High Tech Manufacturing Amid Rising Silver Prices
The recent rise in silver prices has raised concerns among manufacturers, including tech entrepreneur Elon Musk, who shared his worries on social media platform X. Silver prices have surged to record highs, reaching $80 per ounce on Friday. This marks an impressive 179% increase since the start of the year when it was at $29 […]