Silver and Platinum Are Surging—But Don’t Be Fooled: Gold Is Still the Lifeboat You Need Before This Economy Sinks

You may have seen the headlines: “Silver is soaring!” “Platinum hits 11-year highs!” And it’s true—if you’ve been holding silver or platinum, this year’s rally probably feels like payday. But before we pop the champagne, let me hit the brakes and lay it out plain: This isn’t just a metal bull market. This is a warning flare. Let me explain. Gold May Be in Third Place—But It’s Still the One Holding the Torch According to Kitco’s latest, gold is trailing silver and platinum in raw percentage gains this year—up a “mere” 40%, while silver’s up 46% and platinum 54%. But this isn’t a horse race where the leader wins the prize. This is about survival. See, platinum and silver are…