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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the significant rise in precious metal prices, particularly gold and silver, driven by macroeconomic concerns and policy expectations, with forecasts suggesting further increases in the coming years [3][11]. Group 1: Precious Metal Price Trends - On December 24, spot gold reached an all-time high of $4,510 per ounce, marking a year-to-date increase of over 71% [3]. - International precious metal futures saw widespread increases, with spot silver surpassing $70 per ounce. COMEX gold futures rose by 0.68% to $4,536.3 per ounce, while COMEX silver futures increased by 1.07% to $71.9 per ounce, both hitting historical highs [5]. - Additionally, spot palladium broke through $1,900 per ounce, reaching its highest level since the end of 2022 [7]. Group 2: Economic Commentary and Forecasts - The Director of the National Economic Council, Hassett, stated that the surge in precious metal prices is justified, attributing it to the U.S. lagging behind global trends in interest rate cuts [8]. - President Trump expressed his views on the Federal Reserve, indicating that he hopes the new chair will lower rates in favorable market conditions, rather than disrupt the market without cause [9]. - Goldman Sachs projected that gold prices could rise to $4,900 per ounce by the end of 2026 [10]. - Yardeni Research significantly raised its gold price forecast, now expecting it to reach $6,000 per ounce by the end of 2026, up from a previous estimate of $5,000 per ounce, and reiterated a long-term view of $10,000 per ounce by the end of the decade [11].