Stoxx 600 Heads Lower, Silver on a Roll

The video discusses a market decline affecting 19 industry groups, marking the worst losing streak since February. RBS, one of the UK's major banks, reports its ninth consecutive annual loss and outlines a plan to cut costs by £2.5 billion over four years. Standard Chartered also reports disappointing earnings, affected by losses in its private equity business. Meanwhile, silver is highlighted for its strong performance, achieving the best returns among 22 raw materials, driven by rising political risks in the US and Europe.

What is the significance of the nine straight winning weeks for silver?

What impact has rising political risk had on the demand for precious metals?