Gold prices have climbed more than 25% since the start of 2025, reaching record highs amid persistent inflation and broader economic uncertainty. The article frames gold as both a safe-haven holding and an inflation hedge, arguing that structural demand has strengthened under macro pressure. It also notes that other precious metals—including silver, platinum and palladium—tend to be more volatile, while the piece does not provide a real-time quote.

The article says spot silver was at a 10-year high as of Monday, June 15, 2026, after gaining more than 150% year to date. It attributes silver’s strength to both industrial demand—such as for solar equipment and electronics—and its role as an inflation hedge. It also frames silver as a tradable traditional asset and compares its historical performance with gold, platinum, palladium and the S&P 500, without providing a specific time-stamped price figure beyond a “current” context.