Surging demand for scarce platinum set to outstrip supply again in 2026

Platinum is classified as a critical mineral in many countries around the world. As 2026 kicked off with the Trump administration’s intervention in Venezuela, we can say with confidence that heightened geopolitical uncertainty is likely to continue to drive investors towards hard assets and precious metals in particular. This is a continuation of a theme which drove a significant precious metal price rally …

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Silver’s Extreme Price Swings Are Here To Stay, Goldman Warns

After delivering its strongest annual performance in more than four decades, silver’s sharp price moves look set to continue. According to Goldman Sachs, extreme volatility in the silver market is likely to persist, driven by tight physical supply in London, shifting trade flows to the U.S. and rising geopolitical frictions. Why Silver’s London Shortage Is Fueling Violent Price Swings Silver – …

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Gold ETF inflows hit record as investors poured $89bn into the market in 2025

Global investors channelled a record $89-billion into physically-backed gold exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in 2025 as the gold price set new highs and demand for safe-haven assets intensified, pushing assets under management and trading liquidity to unprecedented levels, Goldhub – operated by the World Gold Council – has reported. The surge in investment followed a year in which the gold price …

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