Silver has reached an all-time high near $52 an ounce, while gold continues its record-breaking run above $4,000. The rally across all precious metals reflects growing investor demand amid global uncertainty, inflation fears, and liquidity shortages in key markets. Analysts suggest that gold could soar even higher if institutional investors continue reallocating assets toward safe-haven metals. As volatility grips traditional markets, precious metals reaffirm their role as essential portfolio hedges for long-term stability and wealth preservation.
The Precious Metals Week in Review – October 10th, 2025
Gold prices have surged past $4,000 per ounce while silver reaches record highs near $51, as investors seek safety amid inflation, rate cuts, and global instability. Central banks continue accumulating gold, reinforcing its role as a trusted store of value. Precious metals remain the cornerstone of long-term portfolio diversification in times of uncertainty.
How Close Should Your Wealth Be?
Recently, an eminent gold adviser whom I know and have a high regard for, stated that holders of precious metals would be well-served by keeping their metals in a remote location, saying, “distance equals security.” (He lives in the US and recommends storage in New Zealand, as it’s as far away from him as possible.)
9 Reasons Why Gold Will Soon Replace Treasuries as the Ultimate Store-of-Value Asset
Gold has been mankind’s most enduring store-of-value asset because of its unique characteristics. Gold is durable, divisible, consistent, convenient, scarce, and most importantly, the “hardest” of all physical commodities.
Market Update – What’s Next for Gold and Silver?
I don’t generally comment on the markets unless I feel we’ve reached a critical point. My last communication with regards to the state of the market was back in September 2019 when I said that I believed we were entering the early stages of a precious metals bull market
How Effective Is Gold As a Hedge? History Has an Empirical Answer.
Gold has been a safe haven for literally thousands of years. But how effective is it as a “hedge”?
Dear Stock Investor, I’m About to Steal Profits Right out of Your Brokerage Account
Dear Main Street and Wall Street Investor, I’m a pretty nice guy. But you may not think so if what I outline below comes to pass.
Dear Abby
Dear Abby. Article by: Jeff Thomas.