🥇 1. Gold Surges to New Highs

Central bank buying (especially China, India, and Russia). Ongoing inflation worries. Safe-haven demand due to geopolitical risks. Analysts see gold as a strong hedge against market volatility and fiat currency decline.

🥈 2. Silver Gaining Popularity

Silver trades around $36/oz, benefiting from: Industrial demand (solar panels, electronics, EVs). Investors looking for cheaper alternatives to gold. Considered both a precious and industrial metal — offering dual demand support.

⚙ 3. Copper in High Demand for Green Tech

Copper price: ~$10,800/ton. Used in electric vehicles, solar power, and grid infrastructure. Supply is tightening due to labor strikes in Chile and regulatory issues in Peru. Long-term bullish outlook tied to clean energy transition.

🔋 4. Lithium and Rare Earths are Strategic Assets

Lithium prices rebounded in 2025 after a dip in 2024. Key for EV batteries and energy storage. Supply constraints in Argentina and Australia affecting output. Rare Earth Elements (REEs) like Neodymium, Dysprosium are critical for: Magnets in EVs, wind turbines, military tech. China still dominates supply; Western nations ramping up mining.

💰 5. Platinum & Palladium Mixed Outlook

Platinum: Used in hydrogen fuel cells, catalytic converters. Rising slowly (~$1,100/oz) with increased green hydrogen projects. Palladium: Down in demand due to shift away from gasoline vehicles.