Gold soars past $5,000 an ounce, silver hits new record on tariff and US shutdown fears
- Posted on January 26, 2026
- By The Guardian
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Gold soars past $5,000 an ounce, silver hits new record on tariff and US shutdown fears

Both precious metals hit all-time highs as investors pile into safe-haven assets amid Donald Trump’s threat of 100% tariffs on Canada and shutdown fears