Silver was the best-performing commodity last year, up an astounding 145%, but precious metals as a whole delivered solid returns.

Chevron is uniquely positioned as the only major U.S. oil company still active in Venezuela through joint ventures with state-owned PDVSA.

The stock will likely continue rising as bulls target the next important resistance level at 1,200p. 

As policymakers protect the asset-holding class and AI reshapes capital flows, these dividend stocks offer resilient income in an increasingly bifurcated economy.