Oil prices were on track for its biggest weekly gain in three months, while gold eased from its record highs touched earlier this week. Silver prices on COMEX breached the $45 per ounce mark for the first time since 2011. Silver prices have replicated strong gains since the start of the year, mimicking the rally in gold. Copper prices on the London Metal Exchange fell on Friday as traders assessed the supply situation. Even though oil prices were slightly down on Friday, the benchmark contracts of West Texas Intermediate and Brent recovered the losses suffered earlier this week. “The main factors driving up prices ... (full story)