Silver has delivered one of the most spectacular performances in precious metals history, surging from $30.20 per ounce in January 2025 to $111.68 per ounce by January 27, 2026—a remarkable 270% gain in just twelve months. This explosive rally represents a confluence of structural supply deficits, unprecedented industrial demand, geopolitical tensions, monetary policy shifts, and a historic short squeeze that has fundamentally revalued the metal's strategic importance.

Gold and silver have entered 2026 with strong momentum, supported by geopolitical instability, monetary uncertainty, and rising demand from both institutional and industrial players. Gold remains a cornerstone of value preservation globally, while silver’s recent performance reflects not just safe-haven interest but growing industrial relevance and supply pressures. For investors focused on resilience and diversification, precious metals continue to offer a compelling case.

Following a Constitutional Court review in December 2025, key amendments to Portugal’s nationality law have now entered into effect. This includes the extension of the residency requirement for citizenship from five years to ten years, and a change to the point at which the residency clock begins—shifting from the date of application to the date of issuance of the first residency permit. These changes have implications for current and prospective participants in Portugal’s Go

The UK Autumn Budget 2025, delivered by Chancellor Rachel Reeves on 26 November, introduces a series of targeted reforms with significant implications for wealth planning, cross-border structures, and international investors. While headline rates for income tax and capital gains remain unchanged, the Budget imposes tighter rules around trusts, freezes key thresholds, and expands residence-based exposure — moves that, in aggregate, could substantially increase long-term tax li