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Silver price (XAG/USD) rises to near $74.10 per troy ounce during the early European hours on Friday. The price of the grey metal surged 148% in 2025, breaking key levels amid its designation as a critical US mineral, tight supply, low stockpiles, and rising industrial and investment demand.