Safe haven or industrial metal? At first glance, silver seems to be neither one nor the other, an asset that may not deserve a place in a portfolio. However, when the world seeks stability while still betting on economic growth, the white metal regains popularity. In 2025, it surged by 130%, becoming one of the best-performing assets in financial markets, and reached an all-time high of $121 per ounce by late January 2026. This rally was fueled by speculators who, even after the bubble burst, continue to look for new buying opportunities in XAG/USD. In reality, silver clearly lags behind gold as a safe haven. While ... (full story)