Versus other assets, gold and silver have been dominating year-to-date returns with the first half of 2025 in the books. With more market uncertainty ahead and growth factors abound for alternative energy, the duo looks set for continued upside. Amid the cacophony of tariffs, interest rates, geopolitical tensions, and eroding trust in the dollar, gold has been a sweet symphony. The precious metal is up over 20% for the year, giving investors stability after heightened volatility the first six months. “Taken in its entirety, we believe gold is being bought as a safe haven asset due to the U.S. dollar’s eroding store ... (full story)