In 2025, Donald Trump set out to reshape the global trade system. In 2026, he turned his focus to international relations. Developments around Venezuela, Iran, and Greenland prompted Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to say that the old world order has collapsed. When everything starts to fall apart, investors turn to safe-haven assets. It is hardly surprising that silver has risen by nearly a quarter in less than a month. In the past, precious metals served as a hedge against inflation, geopolitical risks, and political shocks. Now, markets increasingly view them as hedging instruments against Donald Trump's ... (full story)