Gold tops $5,000, silver soars as 'breathtaking and profoundly scary' rally continues

Gold (GC=F) continued to rise on Monday after breaking above $5,000 an ounce earlier than Wall Street expected. Futures hit the major milestone on Sunday while silver (SI=F) also soared at one point beyond $115, raising questions about the stunning speed of the rally in precious metals. Gold's surge has become a hallmark of the “debasement trade,” with investors buying assets to protect against the erosion of purchasing power amid soaring government debt worldwide. Silver has moved even more aggressive ...