Safe Haven or Supply Squeeze? Precious Metals in a Fractured Economy

(1:19) – 📈 Gold's Surge Begins: Gold rises from $2,707 (Jan 20) to a record $3,589 (Apr 22), driven by U.S.–China trade war fears and flight to safety.

(2:03) – 🔥 Tariff Tensions Peak: U.S. imposes 145% tariffs, China responds with 125%, sparking fears of recession and further fueling gold demand.

(4:05) – ⚖️ Silver’s Split Identity: While gold rallies, silver swings wildly—down 20% in April alone—due to its dual role as an industrial and monetary metal.

(5:57) – 🌐 Silver Trade Ecosystem at Risk: 70% of U.S. silver imports come from Canada and Mexico; tariffs and USMCA tensions threaten both demand and supply chains.

(7:12) – 🚘 Platinum & Palladium Pressure: PGMs fall under pressure as E ...