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Gold and silver enter 2026 as cornerstone assets amid strong demand and volatility risks
Gold and silver are no longer basic investments seen solely as hedges against inflation; they have transformed into cornerstone assets in the global economy. The yellow metal is now viewed as an important monetary asset and an alternative to the U.S. dollar, while the grey metal is a key component in the evolution and electrification of the global economy. In his latest note on the precious metals, Ole Hansen, Head of Commodity Strategy at Saxo Bank, said that gold and silver’s recovery in the early days of the new year shows how resilient demand has become. In the final trading week of 2025, gold and silver were ... (full story)
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