Silver price hits record amid scramble in London market
Metal has staged a bigger rally than gold this year
Metal has staged a bigger rally than gold this year

Gold demand has spilled over to the white metal, which also acts as insurance in times of turbulence

Price of metal has more than doubled this year amid booming demand from investors and industrial users

Rapid post-Christmas surge unwinds, dragging down gold and other precious metals

The surge in the precious metal’s price could have ominous implications for the markets

Gold and silver are on a tear but buyer beware . . .

Metal has gained more than 20% this year amid geopolitical volatility and questions over US currency