Record high gold prices are in the spotlight — but it's really the yellow metal's poorer cousin, silver, that's outperforming in the price rally.
Spot silver prices have gained 35% this year-to-date to 12-year-highs.
In comparison, spot gold prices are at around $2,350 per ounce, but have just gained 14% so far this year.
Silver is used in solar panels and also in general industryIn particular, silver is a key raw material for solar panels.
Other than solar panels, silver is also used in electronics, as catalysts in industrial processes, and in car parts.
Persons:
Morgan Stanley, Daniela Hathorn, Hathorn, Silver, overcapacity
Organizations:
Service, Business, Bloomberg, East, Global, Silver Institute
Locations:
China, West, Europe, Beijing