Group 1 - The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) predicts that gold prices will reach $4,980 per ounce in the next 12 months, representing a 27% increase from current levels [1] - Year-to-date, gold prices have risen by 52%, potentially marking the largest annual increase since 1979 [1] - Gold prices surpassed $3,000 per ounce in March and $4,000 per ounce in October, both seen as significant psychological resistance levels [1] Group 2 - The LBMA's annual survey indicates that silver prices are expected to rise from approximately $46 per ounce to $59 per ounce within a year [2] - Silver prices have increased by 62% year-to-date, the largest rise since 2010, driven by strong investment demand and supply tightness in the London spot market [2] - Silver reached a historical high of $54.5 per ounce on October 17 due to increased purchasing from India [2] Group 3 - Platinum prices are forecasted to rise from $1,544 per ounce to $1,816 per ounce, while palladium prices are expected to increase from about $1,364 to $1,709 [3] - Year-to-date, platinum and palladium prices have risen by 76% and 54%, respectively, amid supply constraints and concerns over U.S. tariffs [3]