Topline
Precious metals have shot up in value this year as the dollar—marred by economic uncertainty and improving growth abroad—falls from two-decade highs minted late last year, and analysts project the strength for silver prices in particular could continue over the next year, which is only expected to bring about further strains on the world’s reserve currency.
Key Facts
The price of silver has surged nearly 20% in the past month to some $25.31 per ounce—eclipsing the S&P 500’s roughly 5% gain over the same period, as well as outsize gains for other precious metals, including gold (up 9%), platinum (up 10%) and palladium (up 12%).
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