Gold, silver rise to records as metals stand out as trade of the year: 'Investors are just getting smarter'

Gold (GC=F) and silver (SI=F) have been two of the biggest winners in financial markets this year as momentum in the precious metals trade pushed prices to all-time highs with just a handful of days left in 2025. Gold's year-to-date rally topped 70% on Monday, and on Tuesday the price of an ounce of gold briefly broke above $4,500. That set another record during a year that has seen the yellow metal hit 50 all-time highs. The price of silver has had an even stronger 2025, more than doubling since Januar ...