10%+！贵金属，史诗级暴涨

Group 1: Precious Metals Performance - Silver, platinum, and palladium prices surged over 10% recently, with COMEX silver futures rising by 11.15% and spot silver increasing by 10.24%, reaching new historical highs [1][3] - NYMEX platinum rose by 11.84%, also achieving a historical high, while NYMEX palladium increased by 14.04% [1][5][7] - Gold prices also saw gains, with COMEX gold futures up by 1.31% and spot gold up by 1.12%, marking new historical highs [1][3] Group 2: Market Trends and Influences - The rise in precious metals is attributed to escalating geopolitical tensions, a weakening dollar, and low market liquidity [9] - Recent U.S. actions, including the blockade of sanctioned oil tankers in Venezuela, have contributed to the market dynamics affecting precious metals [9] - The demand for gold is further supported by concerns over rising national debt and a shift away from sovereign bonds and fiat currencies [9] Group 3: M&A Activity - Global M&A activity reached $4.5 trillion in 2025, a nearly 50% increase from 2024, marking the second-highest level in over 40 years [2] - The year saw 68 transactions exceeding $10 billion across various sectors, driven by favorable market conditions and a relatively lenient regulatory environment in the U.S. [2] - The largest transactions included competitive bids for Warner Bros. Discovery and a major merger between Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern, creating a $250 billion railroad giant [2]