Silver and platinum will outperform gold in 2021 as the economy recovers and industrial demand supports higher metals prices, says UBS

  • Date: 13-Jan-2021
  • Source: Business Insider
  • Sector:Economy
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Silver and platinum will outperform gold in 2021 as the economy recovers and industrial demand supports higher metals prices, says UBS

UBS Global Wealth Management strategists said silver and platinum will outperform gold in 2021 as the economy recovers and industrial demand picks up.  A greater focus from policymakers on renewable energy and decarbonization in 2021 may also help silver. According to UBS, more than 50% of silver used in industrial applications is linked to solar panels and electronics. Meanwhile, gold will struggle to attract sufficient exchange-traded fund inflows to sustain prices north of $1,900, said UBS.The firm sees the asset finishing the year 2.5% below current levels, at $1,800 per ounce. Sign up here our daily newsletter, 10 Things Before the Opening Bell.

2020 was one of the best years on record for gold, as investors piled into the safe-haven asset amid geopolitical and economic uncertainty. The precious metal even hit a record high of $2,075 on August 7, 202.

But UBS Global Wealth Management strategists don't see gold repeating its stellar performance in 2021. Instead, the firm sees other metals- including silver and platinum - outperforming gold during the year ahead.

As the economy improves in 2021, industrial demand will support silver and platinum group metal prices, said UBS. The strategists expect silver prices to reach $30 per ounce by the end of the