CommoditiesMedium•12 October 2026•
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Silver Prices Hold Below $61 Following Reported Attacks on Riyadh Airport

Key Facts

1Silver prices (XAG/USD) remained below the $61.00 level following reports of attacks targeting Riyadh's airport.

Silver prices (XAG/USD) remained below the $61.00 level following reports of attacks targeting Riyadh's airport. FXStreet reported that the precious metal is consolidating as geopolitical instability in the region provides a safe-haven floor for prices.

The attack on a major Saudi Arabian transport hub has increased the risk premium for precious metals, supporting silver's role as a hedge against uncertainty. While geopolitical tensions have bolstered demand, prices remain capped below key threshold levels as markets assess the broader impact of these developments.