Group 1 - Gold and silver prices experienced a decline on the last trading day of 2025, but both metals are set to achieve record annual gains, marking a remarkable year for precious metals [1][3] - Spot gold fell to around $4311 per ounce, while silver dropped to approximately $70 per ounce, following a significant upward trend throughout 2025 [1][3] - The volatility in December led to both metals reaching historical highs, with gold achieving its best annual performance since 1979, before investors took profits, resulting in a pullback [1][3] Group 2 - The Chicago Mercantile Exchange raised margin requirements for precious metal futures for the second time in a week, which may dampen market enthusiasm as traders will need to provide more collateral [4] - Despite a drop of over 5% in silver, platinum, and palladium prices, market enthusiasm remains strong, indicating a shift in silver from a safe-haven asset to a momentum trade [6] - The outlook for 2026 appears favorable due to potential interest rate cuts and ongoing fiscal and geopolitical uncertainties, although positions may be overly stretched, suggesting a possible sharp correction [6]
黄金和白银价格双双下挫 但不改2025年全年创纪录表现
Xin Lang Cai Jing·2025-12-31 11:22