Silver and platinum prices soar as investors seek 'gold alternatives'.

Investors are pouring into silver and platinum as they seek "gold alternatives" and hedges against the U.S. dollar, sending prices for both metals soaring. With the U.S. dollar's status as a safe haven for global capital under threat, gold has enjoyed a historic rally, surging 25% since the beginning of the year as investors use it as a hedge against uncertainty. However, amid concerns that gold may now be overvalued, other precious metals such as silver and platinum are starting to catch up. Silver prices have surged to a 13-year high, and platinum prices are at their highest levels in...