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Story summary
- On January 28, 2026, residents in Hong Kong rushed to buy silver bars as gold surged to a record high above US$5,588 per ounce.
- Retiree Ken Wong notes silver offers a quick investment amid rising global turmoil tied to US policies.
- Demand surged as shops sold out of silver bars within an hour.
- Vivian Lam expressed surprise at the dramatic price increases.
- Michael Ko said gold retains value during crises.
