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Gold Shines — But Silver May Soon Sparkle Brighter
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Gold’s Performance:
Gold recently hit a record high before easing slightly, boosted by trade tensions and Federal Reserve policy expectations.
Over the past year, gold is up 41%, with a 113% return so far this decade — outperforming the S&P 500’s 78% gain, according to FactSet. -
Silver’s Set-Up:
Historically, silver rallies tend to lag behind gold but can outperform during economic recoveries. Silver benefits both as a safe-haven asset and a key industrial metal, especially in electronics and solar energy. -
Key Indicator — Gold-Silver Ratio:
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As of Wednesday, 1 ounce of gold = 98 ounces of silver.
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This is well above the 30-year average of 68, indicating silver remains undervalued relative to gold.
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Historical context: After the 2020 COVID-19 crash, the gold-silver ratio peaked at 113. Over the next year, silver surged 73%, while gold rose only 8%.
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What to Watch Next
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Macro Drivers:
Continued geopolitical tensions, inflation concerns, and industrial demand recovery could ignite silver’s next rally. -
Market Sentiment:
If gold maintains strength and macro pressures ease slightly, silver could attract bargain hunters looking to ride the next wave.