Group 1 - The year 2025 is marked as a historic year for precious metal investors, with gold prices locked in over 60% annual gains due to declining U.S. interest rates, central bank reserve adjustments, and geopolitical risk premiums [1] - Gold reached a historical high of $4,549.71/oz this week, with an annual increase of 64%, making it the strongest year for gold since 1979 [3] - The Federal Reserve's three rate cuts this year have effectively reduced the opportunity cost of holding gold, while expectations for continued rate cuts in 2026 are providing long-term bullish momentum for gold prices [3] Group 2 - Emerging market central banks' gold purchases have become a significant support for gold prices, as many countries are increasing their gold reserves to reduce reliance on a single currency [3] - Silver and platinum have shown remarkable performance this year, with silver prices soaring nearly 150% due to industrial demand from green energy transitions, and platinum rising over 110% due to supply shortages [3] - Despite some profit-taking behavior from investors in the short term, the value of precious metals as a hedge against risk and inflation remains irreplaceable, with continued ETF inflows expected [4]
Mhmarkets迈汇：贵金属收官 黄金创最大涨幅
Sou Hu Cai Jing·2026-01-01 15:26