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Gold and silver both have their use cases in investors' portfolios depending on their needs, but for a short-term opportunity, silver might fit the bill.

For some time after hitting highs amid the COVID-19 pandemic, gold prices were relatively docile through the end of 2020.

Rising inflation is certainly producing a strong year for gold, translating in what could potentially be record-breaking average prices in 2022 for the precious metal.

Russia plays a crucial role with regard to palladium on a global scale, and the ongoing conflict with Ukraine is only putting increased strain on supply.

The gold market remains on track to end the year above $2,000 per ounce and rise to nearly $5,000 per ounce by the end of the decade, according to the latest “In Gold We Trust Report” from European investment firm Incrementum AG.

A palladium exchange traded fund shined on Monday as the precious metal is expected to slip back to a deficit this year.

The move away from fossil fuels, investors’ focus on climate change, and the war in Ukraine are causing supply scarcity for oil and natural gas.