Compared to other precious metals options, "Silver likely offers stronger return potential," Chandaria says. "Its smaller market size, tighter supply-demand balance, and growing industrial relevance mean that investment inflows can drive larger percentage gains compared to gold."

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Spot gold price surged past the psychological milestone of $4,800 an ounce for the first time, as safe-haven demand kept bullion a favored asset. Silver prices also scaled a peak of $95.87 an ounce.

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Gold and silver prices came as investors sought safety in precious metals after US President Donald Trump said there was “no going back” on his goal to control Greenland, refusing to rule out taking the Arctic island by force and lashing out at NATO allies.

New geopolitical uncertainties including President Trump's new Greenland tariffs and concerns about the Federal Reserve's independence look primed to push gold prices to $5,000/oz sooner than expected,