Silver rate today rallies 4% to ₹2,86,100 on MCX amid Fed rate cut bets, geopolitical tensions. More gains ahead?

Silver rate today: Silver price extended its rally, surging as much as 4% on the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX) on Wednesday, January 14, fueled by rising geopolitical tensions and growing safe-haven demand, marking a strong start to 2026 after a spectacular last year.

MCX silver prices rose by ₹10,800 to ₹2,86,100 per kg in the early morning session today, hitting a fresh record high.

Meanwhile, on the international front, silver prices soared past $90 per ounce — a new peak for the white metal. Silver outperformed gold last year, climbing nearly 150% amid an October short squeeze and ongoing supply constraints in London.

What's driving the rally in silver prices?

Market sentiment took a hit after reports that U.S. federal prosecutors may pursue action against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over remarks he made to Congress about a building renovation. Powell has called the threat a “pretext” designed to pressure the Fed into cutting interest rates, sparking fresh worries about the central bank’s independence.

Geopolitical tensions are also intensifying. The U.S. has increased its engagement with Venezuela, while President Donald Trump has warned of possible military action amid unrest in Iran. Risks remain elevated due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, rising friction between China and Japan, and the White House’s renewed push to acquire Greenland. Further clouding the outlook, Trump cautioned that countries continuing trade with Iran could be subject to a 25% penalty on all U.S. trade.

Meanwhile, U.S. officials said President Trump will receive a briefing on Tuesday outlining potential responses to Iran, ranging from sanctions and cyber actions to military measures. These developments have kept global risk appetite fragile and continue to underpin demand for precious metals.

Furthermore, a weaker-than-expected US inflation data supported the case for more rate cuts by the Federal Reserve later in the year.

More gains ahead for silver?

According to Ponmudi R, CEO of Enrich Money, MCX Silver is trading around ₹2,86,000, deeply embedded in a strong bullish channel.

“Persistent buying on dips highlights robust demand and positions silver as a high-beta outperformer within the precious metals space. Sustained strength above ₹2,85,000 keeps the upside bias intact, with potential breakout targets at ₹2,90,000– ₹3,00,000+. On the downside, a corrective dip below ₹2,70,000 could test ₹2,65,000– ₹2,48,000, where fresh accumulation is expected to emerge,” Ponmudi said.

Meanwhile, on the technical outlook, Rahul Kalantri of Mehta Equities, says that silver has support at $86.10-84.75 while resistance is at $90.15-92.40. In INR terms, the white metal has support at ₹269,810-254,170, while resistance is at ₹279,810-284,470.

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