Silver rose to 38.87 USD/t.oz on August 22, 2025, up 1.92% from the previous day. Over the past month, Silver's price has fallen 0.99%, but it is still 30.34% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Silver - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

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Dataset of historical annual silver prices from 1970 to 2022, including significant events and acts that impacted silver prices.

In 2024, the average nominal price of silver in India was ****** Indian rupees for one kilogram, which was an increase of over ****** rupees from the previous year, and the highest figure during the period of consideration.

This statistic depicts the average monthly prices for silver worldwide from January 2014 through June 2025. In June 2025, the average monthly price for silver worldwide stood at ***** nominal U.S. dollars per troy ounce.

Historical dataset of the 12 month LIBOR rate back to 1986. The London Interbank Offered Rate is the average interest rate at which leading banks borrow funds from other banks in the London market. LIBOR is the most widely used global "benchmark" or reference rate for short term interest rates.

Gold and silver prices increased over the course of 2021, but these did not grow as fast as the prices of iridium and, especially, rhodium. According to a comparison of price indices, the price for rhodium - a precious metal similar to platinum and used especially in catalytic converters of cars - was ten times higher in April 2021 than it was in January 2019. The price hike for rhodium was apparently caused by coronavirus-related lockdowns implemented in South Africa, where mining companies had to close for several weeks.

Rhodium fell to 7,425 USD/t oz. on August 22, 2025, down 0.67% from the previous day. Over the past month, Rhodium's price has risen 23.75%, and is up 56.32% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Rhodium - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

The price of gold per troy ounce increased considerably between 1990 and 2025, despite some fluctuations. A troy ounce is the international common unit of weight used for precious metals and is approximately **** grams. At the end of 2024, a troy ounce of gold cost ******* U.S. dollars. As of * June 2025, it increased considerably to ******** U.S. dollars. Price of – additional information In 2000, the price of gold was at its lowest since 1990, with a troy ounce of gold costing ***** U.S. dollars in that year. Since then, gold prices have been rising and after the economic crisis of 2008, the price of gold rose at higher rates than ever before as the market began to see gold as an increasingly good investment. History has shown, gold is seen as a good investment in times of uncertainty because it can or is thought to function as a good store of value against a declining currency as well as providing protection against inflation. However, unlike other commodities, once gold is mined it does not get used up like other commodities (for example, such as gasoline). So while gold may be a good investment at times, the supply demand argument does not apply to gold. Nonetheless, the demand for gold has been mostly consistent.

Rhodium price data, historical values, forecasts, and news provided by Money Metals Exchange. Rhodium prices and trends updated regularly to provide accurate market insights.

Between January 1971 and May 2025, gold had average annual returns of **** percent, which was only slightly more than the return of commodities, with an annual average of around eight percent. The annual return of gold was over ** percent in 2024. What is the total global demand for gold? The global demand for gold remains robust owing to its historical importance, financial stability, and cultural appeal. During economic uncertainty, investors look for a safe haven, while emerging markets fuel jewelry demand. A distinct contrast transpired during COVID-19, when the global demand for gold experienced a sharp decline in 2020 owing to a reduction in consumer spending. However, the subsequent years saw an increase in demand for the precious metal. How much gold is produced worldwide? The production of gold depends mainly on geological formations, market demand, and the cost of production. These factors have a significant impact on the discovery, extraction, and economic viability of gold mining operations worldwide. In 2024, the worldwide production of gold was expected to reach *** million ounces, and it is anticipated that the rate of growth will increase as exploration technologies improve, gold prices rise, and mining practices improve.

Copper rose to 4.46 USD/Lbs on August 22, 2025, up 0.40% from the previous day. Over the past month, Copper's price has fallen 23.30%, but it is still 6.14% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Copper - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

The estimated global production of silver in 2024 amounted to ****** metric tons. The worldwide production of this precious metal has increased compared to 2005. Humans have been mining and processing silver since antiquity. Where in the world does silver come from? The three leading silver producing countries worldwide are Mexico, China, and Peru. In 2024, Mexico produced ***** metric tons worth of silver, while production in China and Peru stood at ***** and ***** metric tons that year, respectively. Who produces the most silver? Fresnillo plc was the leading global silver mining company in 2023. The Mexico-based company produced **** million ounces of silver that year. Their operational headquarters are in Mexico City, while their corporate headquarters are situated in London. That year, the revenue generated by Fresnillo, reached a record high of **** billion U.S. dollars. The second-largest silver mining company in the world was KGHM Polska Miedz S.A., a Polish based mining company.

As of 31 May 2025, MSCI U.S. had an average **-year return rate of ***** percent, whereas gold had a return rate of ***** percent. Gold mining overview In light of recent technological advancements shaping the gold mining market, global gold production has been rather stable in the last few years, hovering around ***** metric tons since 2020. Among nations, Australia holds the highest gold production, surpassing countries with the highest mine gold reserves. Gold as a financial security Known for its ability to provide diversification to investment portfolios, gold has exhibited a positive trend in its Gold’s return rate was particularly high in the early 2000s, and, despite experiencing a decline during the pandemic, it demonstrated a remarkable recovery since. Furthermore, gold serves as a valuable asset for a nation's economic stability, with the United States holding the highest amount of

Zinc rose to 2,770.05 USD/T on August 22, 2025, up 0.07% from the previous day. Over the past month, Zinc's price has fallen 3.33%, and is down 4.87% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. Zinc - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on August of 2025.

The price of cigarettes in the United Kingdom has substantially increased each year since 2000. In 2022, the average retail price of a 20 pack of cigarettes was 12.61 British pounds.

Cigarette taxes

As of 2022, the most expensive country in which to purchase cigarettes in Europe was Ireland, with the UK in second place. Cigarette prices across Europe are driven by the respective taxes imposed within each of the member states and consist of a specific duty per thousand cigarettes and an ad valorem rate onto the recommended retail price, in addition to value added tax (VAT). Thus, the highest rates of taxation are reflected in the retail prices. Governments that impose such strong barriers to the purchasing of tobacco are considered 'nanny states', with high levels of control on other factors, such as advertising, bans of tobacco products on retail displays and graphic warnings on cigarette packs.

UK tobacco industry

The sales of tobacco in the UK has generally been decreasing since 2005. As of 2022, the annual expenditure was at about 21.3 billion British pounds, marking an overall decrease of over 40 percent compared to expenditure in 2005. However, despite the high taxes in the UK and the decrease in expenditure, the revenue of the tobacco industry is expected to grow in coming years. By 2027, the tobacco products market is forecast to have a revenue of about 25.6 billion British pounds.

Titanium traded flat at 49 CNY/KG on August 21, 2025. Over the past month, Titanium's price has fallen 2.97%, but it is still 5.38% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks the benchmark market for this commodity. This dataset includes a chart with historical data for Titanium.