Visualizing the Weight of $10K in Metals

Key takeaways

• While U.S. tariffs raised recession concerns and pressured industrial metals, precious metals rallied as investors sought safe-haven assets.
• Gold price hit an all-time high in 2025, as investors sought safety amid geopolitical risks and trade tensions.
• Precious metals like gold and platinum are far rarer and more valuable than base metals such as copper or zinc.