Hong Kong, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - Hongkongers snap up silver as gold becomes 'too expensive'

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2026-01-29

Hong Kong residents hoping to cash in on a precious metals rally are buying up bars of silver as an alternative to gold that they say has become "too expensive" after reaching record highs. After a precious metals shop in Hong Kong's central business district announced that hundreds of silver bars had sold out for the day on Wednesday, murmurs of disappointment rippled through a waiting queue. Despite increasing its supply to cater to strong dema......

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