
Silver prices surpassed $80 an ounce, reaching an all-time high, driven by supply constraints, strong industrial demand, and expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts. Platinum also hit a record high, while gold saw a slight dip after its own recent record-breaking session. These precious metals are benefiting from a low-interest-rate environment and geopolitical factors, with silver significantly outperforming gold year-to-date.