Metal Mania: Gold Shatters $5,100 Milestone and Silver Surges 50% in 2026 as Trump’s Policies Fuel Global Unrest

Precious metals have entered a historic "bull run" this Monday, with Gold soaring past $5,100 per ounce and Silver skyrocketing by 50% since the start of 2026, hitting a record $108.91. Analysts attribute this unprecedented rally to a "crisis of confidence" in U.S. assets, exacerbated by President Donald Trump’s erratic trade threats against allies like Canada and France, and the ongoing diplomatic friction over Greenland.

Market strategists at Capital.com and Equiti Group noted that investors are "chasing prices" to hedge against a fractured global order. Central banks are aggressively pivoting from traditional financial instruments to physical gold, while a weakening Dollar—ahead of the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting—has made bullion even more attractive. With forecasts now targeting $5,500 or even $6,000, gold has solidified its position as the primary alternative in an increasingly unpredictable geopolitical landscape.