silver prices plunged 30% on jan 30, 2026—the worst day since 1980—falling to $84.63/oz after trump nominated kevin warsh for fed chair, easing independence fears and boosting the usd. despite the drop, silver's up 18.77% over the past month and 170.58% year-over-year amid geopolitical tensions and safe-haven demand.

cnbc

https://www.cnbc.com/2026/01/30/silver-gold-fall-price-usd-dollar-fed-warsh-chair-trump-metals.html

trading economics

https://tradingeconomics.com/commodity/silver