Elon Musk has raised the alarm for manufacturers after silver prices surged to record highs in late December. Precious metals like gold, silver, and platinum – often seen as a hedge for investors – have rallied this year, amid a mix of geopolitical risk driving investors to safe-haven assets and expectations of easing Federal Reserve policy in 2026. But silver has been in the drivers’ seat during the festive month ahead of fresh restrictions on exports from China which start on Jan. 1. That has caused a ...