2026 Commodity Barometer: Silver Becomes the Core Leader, Gold and Copper Welcome Structural Upsurge
Former Goldman Sachs Managing Director and renowned economist Nomi Prins has attracted market attention with multiple accurate gold price predictions. By combining global supply and demand patterns with geopolitical situations, she has provided a core bullish outlook for precious and industrial metals in 2026 — silver becoming the leading variety for the year, with gold and copper following closely to welcome structural upward opportunities.
The silver rally has been realized ahead of schedule, with institutions providing clear target prices.
The leading silver market has been realized ahead of schedule at the beginning of 2026, with spot silver rising over 37% since the start of the year. On January 23, it broke through $99.01 per ounce during intraday trading, setting a new historical high. As of January 29, the latest quote for London silver has reached $113.619 per ounce.