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Gold and silver prices tend to rise during periods of economic uncertainty. Both can be a good inflation hedge.

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

Jeremy Szafron joins Kitco News as an anchor and producer from Kitco's Vancouver bureau.  Jeremy is a seasoned journalist with a diverse background covering entertainment, current affairs and finance.

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

Strong industrial demand brings the precious metal's highest price levels in more than a decade.

Silver prices are rebounding strongly after April's sell-off. The metal is up 20% for the year, continuing to build momentum from greater industrial demand.

Silver is finally out of gold's shadow and investors should be paying attention. While gold prices hover near record highs, silver is quietly stealing the spotlight.