Core Viewpoint - The international gold and silver prices reached historical highs on December 23, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions, tight market supply and demand, and increased safe-haven demand, with gold prices rising over 70% this year [1] Group 1: Gold Market Performance - The February 2026 gold futures price increased by $46.3, closing at $4,505.7 per ounce, marking a record high [1] - The March 2026 silver futures price rose by $2.572, closing at $71.137 per ounce, also achieving a historical peak [1] - The London spot gold price surpassed $4,500 per ounce, while platinum prices increased by over 6%, exceeding $2,300 per ounce, both setting new records [1] Group 2: Influencing Factors - Geopolitical pressures from the strained U.S.-Venezuela relations and a declining U.S. dollar index have provided support for dollar-denominated precious metal futures [1] - The U.S. dollar index has dropped nearly 10% this year, potentially facing its worst performance since 2003 [1] Group 3: Future Outlook - According to JPMorgan's 2026 gold market outlook report, the strong driving factors suggest that the gold market may continue its upward trend into 2026 [1] - Market analysts anticipate that silver demand will also continue to grow in 2026 [1]
【环球财经】国际金价再创新高 年内涨幅超70%
Xin Hua She·2025-12-24 06:18