Silver prices hit record high amid dwindling demand Markets Silver hit multiple record breaking highs last year, but soaring investor appetite ultimately offset demand for the metal from jewellers and industry. Silver rode the coattails of fellow precious metal gold which was coveted for its ‘safe haven’ status, and has extended its rally into 2026. The asset has surged 140.9 per cent over the [...]
Big banks bet on gold rally as metals channel meme stock Investing It’s all over for doughnuts and cameras as social media’s retail investors set their sights on a new favourite investment meme. Precious metals’ start to 2026 has been nothing short of a rollercoaster. Gold rose 65 per cent last year, hitting multiple fresh records as geopolitical tensions flared. Investors flocked to the traditional safe-haven asset [...]
‘Long On Silver’: what’s behind the precious metal’s recent rally? Commodities The price of silver is up over 31 per this year, rallying from roughly £18 per ounce (/oz) at the start of 2024 to £24 today. Why?
