Silver Rises Over 120% YTD 
Throughout history, the dominant world currency has belonged to the leading global power — Rome, Britain, and now the U.S. Since breaking from gold in 1971, the U.S. dollar has remained unrivaled thanks to America’s financial depth, military strength, and global trade role. But growing distrust in U.S. policy, coupled with sanctions and protectionism, has revived gold’s role as a safe haven. Attempts to create alternatives, like China’s yuan, the euro, or a BRICS currency, have faltered. With no credible replacement for the dollar yet, gold’s surge reflects both protection against U.S. unpredictability and a slow shift toward a multipolar monetary order.
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Commodity Balance: How to Build the Right Gold and Silver Mix
Discover how to strategically balance gold and silver in your investment portfolio. This comprehensive guide analyzes the gold-to-silver ratio, historical performance data, and risk-reward profiles to help smart investors optimize their precious metals allocation. Learn specific allocation strategies for conservative, moderate, and aggressive portfolios while understanding how industrial demand, inflation protection capabilities, and market dynamics affect each metal’s investment potential.
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